The Look of Love

2013, Movie, 1h 45min

Paul Raymond builds a porn, entertainment and real estate empire that makes him the wealthiest man in Britain, but drugs doom his beloved daughter, Debbie.

Country: United Kingdom

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6.0

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5.8

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Critic Simon Abrams

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While its creators don't go far enough to deflate their protagonist's ego, it's a smarter-than-average rise-and-fall narrative.

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Critic Dan Jolin

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A solid, straightforward biopic about a fascinating individual and his destructive relationships, with strong performances and a healthy sense of naffness.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a shallow but watchable movie, and it nicely conveys the world of semi-respectable Soho porn...

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Critic Cath Clarke

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The film is Coogan’s brainchild, and you can see the appeal, since his comedy creations often look like exaggerated versions of himself.

Read full review at Time Out

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The Look of Love tells the story of Paul Raymond, a controversial entrepreneur who built a pornography empire in 1950s London. The film follows Raymond's journey from a seaside variety show impresario to the richest man in Britain, and explores his relationships with his wife Jean, his mistress and star of his revue Fiona, and his daughter Debbie. Through his rise to wealth and fame, Raymond's personal life is marred by drug addiction and family tragedy. The film is a funny and sexy portrayal of a man who made his fortune by exploiting women's bodies, but ultimately lost the things that truly mattered to him.

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You can stream The Look of Love on: Amazon Prime

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