'Enormously impressive... the pertormances are terrific... tough, tender, wholly compelling' - Geoff Andrew, TIME OUT 'Derek Jacobi gives a ferocious performance as Francis Bacon' THE INDEPENDENT 'Pure genius... often hilarious' - Boy George, SUNDAY EXPRESS 'A masterpiece' UNCUT 'Jacobi gives the performance of his life' DAILY MAIL 'The most stimulating film of the year' THE TIMES