The latest take on Dorian Gray leaves Gemma just a little cold…

Released in September 2009, Ealing StudiosDorianGrayarrived on our cinema screens with more of a whimper than a bang.

For the most part, he and screenwriter Toby Finlay stay faithful to the source.

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A more serious flaw is Ben Barnes performance as Dorian.

For the first half of the film, the portrait has more charisma.

But then, its a very tough part to play well.

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Dorian is simply more metaphor than character.

Its what makesThe Picture Of Dorian Graysuch a difficult piece to translate to film.

But while Dorians pretty face may stand the test of time, Im not sure this film will.

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Same goes for the commentary with Parker and Finlay.

Other than that, points of interest are thin on the ground.

Theres also a costume gallery, and an out-of-place blooper reel featuring Ben Barnes giggling a lot.

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Neither brings much to the table.

Much like the film itself then: not bad, could do better.

Film:

Dorian Grayis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.

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Rating:

4 out of 5

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