Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Vítor M — 17 Dec 2013

I think this could be Judi Dench's finest ever performance. She plays a spinsterish, bitter school teacher who forms a friendship with the new art teacher (Cate Blanchett), who is having an immoral (and illegal) affair with one of the students. Upon the discovery of the illicit affair, she uses emotional blackmail to manipulate her colleague.

This movie is two great actresses in their element. I don't think Dench has ever been better and I've yet to see Cate Blanchett deliver a poor performance.

It's more of a filmed stage play or ITV drama than something you might watch at the cinema, but is still an enjoyable drama/thriller.