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In this sharp psychological thriller, Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett give fierce, memorable performances as two schoolteachers locked in a battle of wits. Read critic reviews
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Barbara Covett (Judi Dench), a veteran teacher at St. George's, senses a kindred spirit in Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett), the school's new art teacher. The younger woman's charisma intensely draws in the older, and the two become friends. Then Barbara learns of Sheba's affair with a teenage student and becomes the keeper of the explosive secret.
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Rating: R (Some Aberrant Sexual Content|Language)
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Genre: Drama, Lgbtq+
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Original Language: English
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Director: Richard Eyre
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Producer: Scott Rudin, Robert Fox, Allon Reich, Andrew Macdonald
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Writer: Patrick Marber
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Release Date (Theaters): limited
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $17.5M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Fox
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Production Co: DNA Films
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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.
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Oh Judi Dench is so good in this film. Just look at the way that she makes Cate Blanchett twist and turn. Not even as fine an actor as Blanchett can escape from a determined Dench. The result is sizzling drama.
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Notes on a Scandal is a near flawless film with stellar acting that will keep the viewer on the edge of his seat. The film has a phenomenal cast that makes this film an incredible cinematic experience. Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench are incredible in their respective roles. Notes on a Scandal is superior drama film that might divide the viewers due to its subject matter. A new art teacher at a school is suspected to having a sexual affair with a fellow student by an elderly teacher, Barbara (Judi Dench) that there's an affair going on between the new teacher, Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett). I thought that Notes on a Scandal was a terrific film, and the acting displayed on screen by Dench and Blanchett is what makes this film a unique viewing experience. Both actresses are accomplished and have incredible talent, and seeing that talent comes through is really what makes this film worth watching. Notes on a Scandal is a well made film with phenomenal acting and despite its somewhat controversial subject is a great story as well. The film works because of the great acting that the lead actresses display on screen, and though uneven at times, Notes on a Scandal is still a solid enough thriller to enjoy with plenty of tricks up its sleeves.
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When you pair Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett together, you can expect high caliber acting no matter the script. As uncomfortable the subject matter is, "Notes on a Scandal," based on the novel by Zoë Heller, provided quality material for them to work with. Dench's performance of a lonely, obsessive elderly teacher was chilling and intimidating, made eerier by her stern voiceover, while Blanchett had the naivety, vulnerability and uncertainty as called for. The plot was also handled with care to not overdo the madness, keeping it shrewd and crisp.
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