nwsts Review of Notes on a Scandal

Notes on a Scandal (2006)

Two great performances, but too little else

[5/10 · 1 August 2007]

Here's the upshot of this movie: Two GREAT performances by the lead actresses, but a poorly written script with mediocre dialogue. A totally impersonal feel due to poor direction and cinematography. The flaws of the two main characters are explored, but since they possess virtually no redemptive traits, we hope that both will burn in hell....and soon The plot line itself is about one sexual predator (a female child moles tor) being preyed upon by another sexual predator (a female homosexual using blackmail). This is seemingly a perfect vehicle for exploring explosive emotional intrigue at the fringe. Unfortunately the promise is squandered by the script, story, direction, etc. In summary, if you want to see some Oscar level acting, watch this movie, otherwise, stay away.