Dorian Gray

 

2009/ UK

Dir: Oliver Parker
Cast: Colin Firth, Ben Barnes, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Rebecca Hall, Emilia Fox

An adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s 1891 novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray.’  Dorian falls under the charismatic charms of Lord Henry Wotton (Colin Firth) who is equally seduced by his good looks. When Dorian’s portrait is painted, Dorian makes a flippant pledge: he would give anything to stay as he is in the picture – even his soul.  As he continues his hedonistic lifestyle his portrait ages while he remains ever-youthful.