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Quills (2000). Quills turned out to be a wonderful study in the polemics of man set down on celluloid. Strict abstinence and wanton lust and expression, unlimited power and absolute subjugation, man's penchant to strive for one extreme and lust for the other was beautifully examined in this flick about the Marquis de Sade's and those around him, devout followers and haters alike. The story was rich and engaging, a portrayal of characters that we cannot understand but that seem real just the same. With plenty of side plots to keep it interesting but never confusing, this film turned out to be a short two hours. All of the performances were excellent, but Geoffrey Rush's portrayal of Sade was nothing short of masterful. The technical sides of filmmaking were as solid as they get, making for a movie that was deservedly nominated for a few Oscars. Furthermore, that this movie depicted the dark and perverted side of man honestly but without gratuity makes for a top-shelf experience. Merci beaucoup.
Genruk'
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