Daniel Craig Transforms in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer', a Bold Adaptation of William S. Burroughs

The film explores themes of obsession, addiction, and identity, with Craig delivering a striking performance as an expatriate writer in 1950s Mexico.

Directed by Luca Guadagnino, 'Queer' adapts William S. Burroughs' semi-autobiographical novel, capturing its psychotropic and melancholic essence.
Daniel Craig stars as William Lee, a disillusioned American writer navigating addiction and unrequited love in a community of expatriates in Mexico.
The film features a standout soundtrack composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, enhancing its atmospheric and emotional depth.
Critics praise Craig's transformative performance, though opinions on the film's pacing and narrative cohesion are divided.
The movie shifts from restrained storytelling to vivid, hallucinatory sequences as the protagonists journey into the Amazon in search of ayahuasca.