Well it's finally here.a lot has been written about Bruce's first effort in cinema.I think it's not a bad film-confusing in places and i'm still undecided on the ending and if i've worked it out correctly!There is a LOT of quotations and science and physics mentioned in the story and some of the cinema goers in my sitting looked baffled by a lot of it.
Basically the story involves the reincarnation of the spirit of Aleister Crowley(the so called Beast) in the body of stuttering professor Haddo at a Cambridge university.How this is done involves some sort of Dr who type space suit and some computer binary programme of Crowley's mind.
Haddo is played by thespian Simon Callow and he is without question the best thing in this film.He really revels in playing the part and he has to do some pretty wild things like urinate over his students,shave a prostitute and masturbate whilst being caned to invoke a spell.
The film has a 70's feel like Hammer Horror and is going to be classed as a cult film for sure.There are some very funny moments mixed in amongst the debauchery and for the Maiden fans some metal mixed in with George Formby! You can tell it was made on a limited budget as the camera-work could be better and the editing seems a bit mish mash in places(possibly because of cuts made)Director is Julian Doyle more known for his work with Monty Python and he co wrote the script with Bruce.Bruce himself makes a few cameos in the film.
Lucy Cudden who plays Leah I think will go far.A great newcomer who has the right mix of vulnerability and sexual magnetism.John Shrapnel as Crowley at the start does what is required.The rest of the cast are largely forgettable although Porridge fans will recognise the adult Symons! It has had a bit of a slating in the press and I won't pretend it's a classic but for a night in with beer you could do a lot worse.
Your Time will Come! (just be wary of fax machines!)
Basically the story involves the reincarnation of the spirit of Aleister Crowley(the so called Beast) in the body of stuttering professor Haddo at a Cambridge university.How this is done involves some sort of Dr who type space suit and some computer binary programme of Crowley's mind.
Haddo is played by thespian Simon Callow and he is without question the best thing in this film.He really revels in playing the part and he has to do some pretty wild things like urinate over his students,shave a prostitute and masturbate whilst being caned to invoke a spell.
The film has a 70's feel like Hammer Horror and is going to be classed as a cult film for sure.There are some very funny moments mixed in amongst the debauchery and for the Maiden fans some metal mixed in with George Formby! You can tell it was made on a limited budget as the camera-work could be better and the editing seems a bit mish mash in places(possibly because of cuts made)Director is Julian Doyle more known for his work with Monty Python and he co wrote the script with Bruce.Bruce himself makes a few cameos in the film.
Lucy Cudden who plays Leah I think will go far.A great newcomer who has the right mix of vulnerability and sexual magnetism.John Shrapnel as Crowley at the start does what is required.The rest of the cast are largely forgettable although Porridge fans will recognise the adult Symons! It has had a bit of a slating in the press and I won't pretend it's a classic but for a night in with beer you could do a lot worse.
Your Time will Come! (just be wary of fax machines!)