Review of Poppy Shakespeare (2008) by Ashleigh S — 24 May 2009
Television Film.
Channel4, April 2008.
Quick Review.
In a surprisingly perceptive drama about life at a North London Day Care unit Anna Maxwell-Martin (in a BAFTA winning performance) offers an insightful and honest deconstruction of true psychological welfare. Naomie Harris is the titular woman who arrives insisting she "ain't a nutter", and therefore fits in perfectly, while Martin is the lonely and reclusive patient N. Initially assigned as a helper N gradually becomes obsessed with Poppy and the effect she has on her mentality. Her markedly astute character changes keep you thinking and second-guessing right to the downbeat climax.
This review of Poppy Shakespeare (2008) was written by Ashleigh S on 24 May 2009.
Poppy Shakespeare has generally received positive reviews.
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