De-Lovely
Directed by:
Irwin WinklerScreenplay:
Jay CocksCinematography:
Tony Pierce-RobertsComposer:
Stephen EndelmanCast:
Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, Jonathan Pryce, Allan Corduner, James Wilby, Robbie Williams, Peter Polycarpou, Alanis Morissette, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole (more)VOD (2)
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A musical portrait of American composer Cole Porter in which the musician looks back on his life as if it was one of his spectacular stage shows, with the people and events of his life becoming the actors and action onstage. Through elaborate production numbers Porter's elegant, excessive past comes to light--including his deeply complicated relationship with his wife and muse, Linda Lee Porter. (official distributor synopsis)
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This all-star experience is nothing short of a tribute to Cole Porter. The life and work of one of the 20th century's finest composers needed a light form of biographical collage, and that’s exactly what he received. The likes of Robbie Williams, Alanis Morissette, Natalie Cole, Sheryl Crow and John Barrowman did not miss their opportunity. Personalities from Porter's life pass through the scenes (L.B. Mayer, Irving Berlin) like clockwork, and those who were not touched upon are at least spoken of with respect (Marlene Dietrich). Unfortunately, the songs are interpreted in a modern arrangement and we have to go elsewhere for factual information. The reason for the loose script is the end of a life that balances but does not verify. The film's title is based on the song "It's De-Lovely," originally written for the 1936 musical "Red Hot and Blue."
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