This was a shocking yet extraordinary film with staggering characterizations portrayed by Mirren, Gambon, Bohringer, Howard, et al. It seems the personification of the ideas of sadism as described by Shapiro in his book, Autonomy and Rigid Character, I read in 2004. Nudity tastefully done through parts of the film does not distract the viewer. I was enthralled with the manner in which this film was accomplished, the set and the cinematography well suited to the story.
