Notes on a Scandal

The problem with accepting this movie as plausible, is not the subject matter but the casting. The boy who is the sex interest of Cate Blanchett's character does not appear to have the ability to accomplish anything sexual with a woman.... Full review

(Notes on a scandal),a rare movie specially these days,talks about everything (female,desire,infidelity....),and you can find out how great is this movie right after the first half hour of the movie,I think when you have cast like Judi and Cate you won't... Full review

This is a disturbing movie, but very enthralling nonetheless. There are no heroes in this movie, only deeply flawed individuals whose creepy behaviors keep the viewer continually guessing to the outcome. In the end, Notes on a Scandal is an original... Full review

Chilling characters, along the lines of All About Eve. Barbara reminds me of those characters from a Sylvia Plath novel, ones from repressed feminism. However, she's so manipulative and Sheba was so easily manipulated. I can't imagine men liking this as... Full review

This movie is creepy and menacing. It definteily keeps your attention, and I was completely absorbed as this story spiraled into uncormfortable territory.... Full review

The movie was good, the whole movie was intense and understanding,everything in the movie was good.The visual was good. the directing was very good.... Full review

Every time I fall for the critics high reviews, I end up regretting it. What an awful movie. Walked out after 1 hour as the old creep went after the young ammoral teacher. I am sure the Hollywood set loved it,... Full review

This movie is gripping and thought-provoking raising questions about friendship, loyalty, and love, and how smart people can be so naive. As usual both Dench and Blanchett give superb performances that are compelling to watch. The suspense rolls along the movie... Full review

There was nothing on t.v and went on HBO, the movie just started so I decided what hell, I'll just watch this. The movie sucked me in and I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Judi Dench was... Full review

This movie is both entertaining and thought-provoking raising questions about friendship, loyalty, and love, and how apparently bright people can be so naive. As usual both Dench and Blanchett give fine performances that are compelling to watch. Bill Nighy is excellent... Full review

Blanchett was excited to get a chance to explore Sheba from several angles, none of them easy or simple. The delicate nature of Sheba's encounters with both Barbara and the schoolboy Steven called for an actress of consummate skill, hence the pairing of Judi Dench with Cate Blanchett. ... Full Review

Then, Barbara catches the reckless Sheba in a compromising position with a 15-year-old student (Andrew Simpson). Cate Blanchett, also an Oscar nominee and winner of several critics society awards for her impassioned performance, costars as Sheba Hart, the new, overwhelmed art teacher who first becomes enthrall to Barbara after she steps in to help Sheba discipline unruly students. ... Full Review

We also discover that Dench likes to unwind between psychotic outbursts by doing crossword puzzles. The conversation outside the pub (interspersed with flashbacks) was an especially tricky part of the story because it had to reveal so much about both characters. ... Full Review

The film's real charm lies in the mood....And that's really what makes this film so good.....But I can assure you it's exactly the kind of film that makes your hair stand....Sheba's grateful to Barbara for showing her the right direction.... ... Full Review

Notes on a Scandal" is a thinking person's thriller and an exhilarating showcase for two of the most remarkable actresses in the English language. But a new colleague, art instructor Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett), provokes a complex response. ... Full Review

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