Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Elaine J — 04 Aug 2009

The taboo, relationship between a female teacher (Sheba) and an underaged schoolboy, (the teacher herself having been the much younger pupil of her now much older husband!) is discovered by fellow teacher Barbara.

This is used to Barbara's benefit in winning Sheba over as the only friend in her solitary desperate life. A dark disturbing friendship that is based on betrayal, blackmail and deceit in her attempt to offer love, closeness and tenderness.

Fantastic film, Judi Dench never fails to deliver. Cate fantastic too. A must see film!