The Line of Beauty

Luxury, wealth, beautiful men, and untimely tragedy... The line of Beauty is one of those rare gems that gets you by surprise and leaves you wanting for more.

Originally airing on the BBC as a three part mini-series back in 2006, The Line of Beauty presents a view of 80s British upper-class opulence during the Thatcher era... through the eyes, of course, of an outsider struggling with his sexuality and general lack of direction in life.

Drugs, sickness, betrayal, and ultimately the downfall of a prestigious political family all make for setting The Line of Beauty up as one of the more compelling films I've watched in a while. Gorgeous Actor Dan Stevens brilliantly plays the role of protagonist Nicholas Guest, as he spends a four-year time stint as a lodger in the home of fellow Oxford graduate/secret crush Toby Fedden (played by Oliver Coleman).

The Kat is definitely 'volatile' (in every sense of the word ) Actress Hayley Atwell almost single-handedly steals the show in this movie (almost)... That said, I highly recommend this film for anyone looking to spend a couple hours lost in a great drama. It ends somewhat on a downer, but I still overall enjoyed it. There are no full torrents available (as of yet), but you can rent the three part set on Netflix, or purchase the DVD online. Also the entire series is available in clips on youtube.