I'm not a fan of biopics because they tend to be less than accurate. I know that a good film is supposed to be more about a good story than accuracy, but when it's a bio, you expect more. Now, I have no idea how accurate Kinsey is, but it is a well-told, decently-paced, thought-provoking film.
Sexuality is one of humanity's greatest bugbears. Across the world many people remain ignorant of truths about sexuality, whether it be due to ignorance or misinformation, the latter usually due to social or religious constraints. This for me is the main draw of Kinsey - for those unfamiliar with his works, it can open a line of thinking beyond what society will allow. The two works reference by the film were published in 1948 and 1953, but the ignorance persists in many reaches of the world.
Liam Neeson is his usual excellent self. The man is underrated as a thespian. Lauray Linney also turns in a fine performance. As mentioned, I like the pacing and the editing, though there are some loose ends. But as the film was pushing 2 hours, leaving those strands on the cutting room floor may have been for the best.
Bottom line: Well worth your time. Not for the prudish or closed mind.
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