This is the novel adaptation I've been waiting for. A book which was banned when it was first released, called blasphemous by the public and the only to come from the pen of Oscar Wilde.

The Picture of Dorian Gray is an unusual gothic tale of love, hedonism, sexuality, drug abuse and magic. How is this movie adaptation going to be released with a 12 guidance rating?

Either the people certifying the film were drunk when they watched it or the film will miss out the dark topics which made the novel ground breaking. I'm worried that it may be the latter.

Ben Barnes has been cast to play Dorian Gray, a choice I personally like. The choice of director is a gamble, as Oliver Parker's previous films have been teenager pop films like St. Trinians. Parker has to move away from the light bubblegum genre he is accustomed to if this film is to be successful.

The films direction is my main concern. The only way it will be wrecked is by the certificate and/or the director. Ben Barnes should thrive in this role. Dorian offers so many different personalities; this could be a career defining role.

The trailers look very action-packed which hints at what type of direction the film is going in. I'm struggling to remember any Hollywood style fight scenes in Oscar Wilde's original text.

I'll watch this film with an open mind. Many of the intended audience haven’t read the novel and will only know so much about Dorian Gray. I accept that, but I won't accept a ‘Dragonball Evolution’ type of botch job from Oliver Parker.

This is my most anticipated film of the year and will be release on 09/09/09. I hope I won't be calling 999 after watching it.