Review of Priest of Love

I feel that there is something for everyone in this film. You don't have to be a fan of Lawrence to appreciate the perceived complexities in his life, his character arguably answering to no authority but his own is one to celebrate from an artistic perspective. His single-mindedness & spontaneity fabulously played by McKellen who revels in the role and is evenly matched by Janet Suzman, who as Freida, acts with such tenacity throughout.The cast is a treat with even supporting actors recognisable today. The cinematography is excellent and works admirably wherever the geographical location, I was particularly taken with the framing of characters which offered emphasis to facial features, an intensity hard to acquire. Overall a great film that captures a great, if controversial life, which is after all only dictated by conventions of the time. Summary: Thoroughly enjoyable.