This is an eerie and creepy film ... and fabulous. Based on the novel by Zoe Heller and directed by Richard Eyre (who also did the wonderful film, Iris), this film stars the incomparable Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. The story revolves around Babs, a 60-something no-nonesense school teacher, and closet lesbian, who falls for the new teacher on the block, the very married with two kids, Cate Blanchett. The plot turns when Cate is witnessed by Babs in a tryst with her 15 year-old student. Things move to the creepy edge very quickly after this with Babs using the power she now wields over Cate in a sick attempt to move Cate away from her paramor (and husband) into her own arms. It all ends rather poorly for everyone involved but, is it ever a thrilling journey to watch.
Bravo for this wonderfully written drama! There will be something very rotten in the state of Denmark if Notes on a Scandal doesn't garner a few Oscars: Dame Judi, Cate and supporting actor Bill Nighy (who plays Cate's husband), the screenplay by Patrick Marber and the music by the one-and-only Philip Glass are all brilliant.
My rating 9 out of 10.
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