A man with inimitable style and grey flecks in his hair, deliberate and considered in his organisation, quietly prepares his world for what will be his last day in the pit of despair.  Nothing around him holds significance, his life void of the joy he once held so near. 

Colin Firth delivers an impeccable performance in a film deserved of more recognition than the BAFTA Best Actor prize it won in this year’s award ceremonies.

The implicit speaks louder than the explicit in films of this calibre and director Tom Ford makes use of stillness and silence in the way that shows his understanding of the power these tools have in a motion picture. 

Ford makes enviable use of camera filters and colour to draw the viewer’s attention to the thoughts running through his protagonist’s mind.  His unashamed use of close ups and point of view shots draw the onlooker into this desperate world.   

Each of the components of the film should transfer seamlessly to the small screen and if you enjoy this little number check out Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation (2003). 

A Single Man is still showing in some London cinemas and is out on DVD on June 7 2010.  This one is certainly worth the investment.