Film Review – Yves Saint Laurent

I’m sure the bio-pic “Yves Saint Laurent” is bound to disappoint those who follow fashion as a religion. Hoping to discover an exploration of a fiercely creative man who helped to redefine the industry, the feature has surprisingly limited interest in the subject’s talents with fabric, more obsessed with his sexual exploits. It’s a strange point of concentration from co-writer/director Jalil Lespert, who willingly leaves behind a wealth of experience, abandoning a grand opportunity to inspect the insecurity and appreciate the confusion of Saint Laurent. Instead, the picture meanders from one tryst to the next, with minimal time truly devoted to intricacies of the business he would eventually attempt to dominate. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com