The Principles of Lust (2003)

Any author worth their salt has lived tragedy first-hand. Paul (Alec Newman) has a creative block, so he ventures into the world in the hope of finding a muse, but instead he finds Billy the wanker (Marc Warren), who offers Paul danger and excitement at the cost of his own self-worth.
Alec Newman isn't the best actor in the world but the film proves that he’s prepared to go to whatever lengths are required to make the role work; except it doesn't work because it’s much too obtuse and everyone in it is an unlikeable prick. Even the stability provided by Juliette (Sienna Guillory) is tainted by her being an immature slut. There's much irony to be found, but none of it makes for an enjoyable film.

2 comparisons out of 5