Preview: Valentino: The Last Emperor (2009)

Synopsis:

A documentary that follows famed fashion designer Valentino and his lover as they look back at his history and his present struggles in the fashion industry.

• Poster: D

Review:

It's clear that the producers couldn't be bothered to actually get Valentino to pose for this poster, so they cobbled together a cheesy faux red curtain and a random black-and-white image of Valentino. Very plain which is sort of a disservice to the legacy of Valentino.

• Trailer: B-

Review:

I can't really say that this looks that much more interesting than many documentaries, but at least it looks more watchable than this year's other fashion flick Eleven Minutes.

Oscar Prospects:

More likely than Eleven Minutes to succeed, but still a doubtful prospect.

Release Date:

• March 18, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (March 1, 2009) Original

-Wesley Lovell (April 12, 2009) New Poster