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A Fifties-set interval drama that includes a Hollywood A-lister has been hailed as ‘robbed of an Oscar’ by devoted viewers – and it is airing on BBC2 this night.

Queer unfolds throughout Fifties Mexico City and Ecuador, chronicling the story of an outsider American expatriate (portrayed by former James Bond star Daniel Craig) who develops an intense fascination with a significantly youthful man named Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey).

Their connection propels them on a hallucinogenic, otherworldly odyssey by means of South America.

The image made its debut on the 81st Venice International Film Festival in 2024 and attracts from William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novella.

Whilst Craig’s iconic portrayal of James Bond might need threatened to eclipse this efficiency, admirers have showered the actor with popularity of his work on this manufacturing.

Critics have lauded the movie, with one viewer commenting on Rotten Tomatoes, the place it boasts a good 77 p.c ranking: “Daniel Craig was robbed a nomination for this role. He’s outstanding in this. A surprisingly funny movie too. Very sad ending that will sit with me for a while.”, stories the Mirror.

Another viewer mentioned: “Stars Daniel Craig and Lesley Manville in an A24 Production. Atmospheric period 50s and well-wrought of production design. The lighting and set decoration are a joy to behold, and score is beautiful, moody and modern.

“Perhaps the daring topic retains it within the media periphery, however I believed this was a well-intentioned, well-crafted interval image in regards to the daring lifetime of a daring man.

“Craig’s performance is as pained as it is exacting, revealing a depth of the actor that i hadn’t seen in his formulaic action pictures.

“Daniel Craig delivers a efficiency that is each sharp and looking, proof that his craft isn’t on autopilot. Paired with a taut, enigmatic narrative, this movie refuses to take a seat quietly within the nook of cinema-it’s one thing stranger, bolder, and way more magnetic,” a third viewer added.

Another comment read: “Really likes this movie nice appearing and directing, I learn the guide like years in the past and it fascinated me as a younger fella, placing on display screen was effectively carried out by the director.”

One viewer wrote: “Very lifelike but conceptual. It was fascinating to see how every chapter was narrated in their very own approach, slowly turning conceptual and virtually summary.”

An additional assessment famous: “It leaves an enduring impression. It’s unusual, not a lot due to the connection between the 2 protagonists – which is definitely fairly frequent, with one refusing to acknowledge his homosexuality and ending up torturing the opposite to exhaustion, remaining chilly and emotionally detached – however due to sure scenes that strongly recall the world of David Lynch.

“Knowing what William S. Burroughs’ life was like, it’s clear that the film is very much inspired by his own life experience. Daniel Craig is impeccable. And the music is magnificent.”

Queer airs on Tuesday 10 February on BBC2 at 11pm.