Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Jason V — 07 Mar 2012
A rare film that centers on two women, Notes on a Scandal is intense, superbly acted and immensely engaging. The strength of the film rests mostly with the women-Dench and Blanchett-who give powerful, realistic performances.
Even though Dench's character doesn't do any favors for older, single possibly lesbian women, she is able to transcend what could have been schlocky material to give the film a sense of gravitas.
(Only the final scene goes over the top.) Blanchett's sweet, porcelain-like Sheba is the last person one would think to be caught up in this type of situation; however, that's what makes the film memorable.
There's also an element of morality for the real world in the movie, from the problems with cheating to trusting people and knowing they have you over a barrel. None of these themes are ponderously pounded into the audience; they are there, but never really draw direct attention.
This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Jason V on 07 Mar 2012.
Notes on a Scandal has generally received very positive reviews.
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