Review of Scandal (1989) by Private U — 22 Nov 2007
This film is a time capsule from/portal to 60s Britain. Captures the style, sex, cold war panic, the remaining veneer of wartime civility and manners versus the new order of mini skirts, expendable cash and pop music.
In that sense, the Profumo affair (politician has affair with party girl who also is having naughty fun with KGB agent - minister Profumo gets caught, lies about it - caught lying - resigns)is only one part of this lively, enjoyable film.
Great glimpse into the seedier side of the rich and shameless; vivid portraits of even minor characters (John Hurt and Trevor Eve help there); dignified poise from Ian McKelan and adorably cute presences from Joanne Whalley and Bridget Fonda cap off the reasons to watch this.
Nice theme tune, too from Dusty Springfield and the Petshop Boys : 'But nothing has been proved..'. Oh, and watch out for that orgy scene - the censors certainly had fun replaying it and seeking out 'erect penis' shots 'so that they could edit it to prevent causing offence'.
Of course..
This review of Scandal (1989) was written by Private U on 22 Nov 2007.
Scandal has generally received positive reviews.
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