I think this classic is a GENIUS. One of my favorite classics for sure, and what's ironic was that I never had an excitement or a great interest to read this book. I just randomly picked it up from my shelf for a quick read, and I'm so glad I did. Unlike most classics, the story isn't slow paced. Although of course when it comes to classics, there will be boring unnecessary descriptions of settings and atmosphere with advanced words used in the 60s, it was actually an easy read. 

The dark element of the story was enchanted nicely, and the feelings of each character in each scene was written with many imagery that we can automatically make us feel indulged. 

The many different varieties of character traits also made this book exciting to continue. We have Dorian Gray who's naive, and clever, but in the end couldn't stand his own self. There was the charming Henry Wotton who I think is actually the main antagonist of the story, because he never realize how his words can greatly influence someone, and at that time it turned into many awful predicaments, including murder. 

I don't like the way they portray Harry as a sexist, but it is the 1800s. I couldn't blame Wilde for his choice of character, but I think it was important to complete Harry's appealing personality to both men and women. Basil is just a down-to-Earth kind of guy, but he is very sweet and I wished he was given more screen time and character development.