![]() ![]() What we are left with amounts to a series of images with a spoken word soundtrack. Even the sex scene is handled with a delicate, dry touch. This movie takes perhaps too reverent a tone with the book. By the end, his subtle gestures are a tad too subtle. Bosco Hogan, as Stephen, gives a stone face and precious little energy to the interior monologue. The sensual novel, however, is made stiff and sometimes rather bland in deference to its philosophy. ![]() Standouts include Stephen's father and a rousing interpretation of the famous description of Hell from John Gielgud. ![]() In effect, this movie is the book come to life - as exactly as 90 minutes of film will allow. The well-chosen cast struggles and mostly succeeds with the dialogue, largely taken directly from Joyce's words. A delicate, brooding adaptation of Joyce's slim novel. ![]()
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