June 24, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out
Alec Newman,
Sienna Guillory,
Marc Warren,
Lara Clifton,
Julian Barratt
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A man must choose between a settled domestic life and wilder nights in The Principles of Lust from director Penny Woolcock. Paul (Alec Newman) is a struggling artist who starts a relationship with Jul... read more
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April 1, 2006
Nick Dawson, Empire Magazine
A gripping and disturbing ride, it marks out Woolcock as a major talent for the future. Full Review
March 17, 2004
Jamie Russell, BBC
This tale of a novelist who's drawn into a dark subculture of sex, drugs, and bare-knuckle kiddie fighting is a fascinating failure that scores points for being bold enough to go against the grain. Full Review
March 17, 2004
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
While the sharp script examines ideas of masculinity and romance, it fumbles the ball right when it matters most. Full Review
March 17, 2004
Matthew Turner, ViewLondon
It trots out explicit scenes of sex, drugs and violence, but ultimately has little to say. Full Review
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