Guadagnino, convinced Craig was right for the role, approached the actor with the script. In Craig, Guadagnino saw someone, he says, who was “open to play.” Within days, Craig, long an admirer of Guadagnino’s films, was in.

The Verdict: At two hours and 18 minutes, Queer rambles a bit, especially in comparison to Guadagnino’s most plot-driven movies — the biggest issue is a narrative in need of a slightly stronger spine, as Lee’s amblings through Mexico and South America are packed with powerful moments but at times lack serious momentum.

Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, who star as a gay couple in Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated Queer, recently opened up about the intimate scenes in the film. Set to release on November 27, Queer has already sparked controversy,