Notes on a Scandal - what did you think?
@butterflygirl (498)
February 6, 2007 1:04pm CST
Me and my partner decided to go to the cinema this weekend. When we arrived the only film that we could get in to see was Notes on a Scandal, a film based on the book by Zoe Heller. Although the plot is controversial, a married teacher becomes involved with a 15 year old student, I personally found the on going storline between Sheba and Barbara to be of a more sinister nature. The way Barbara wove herself into Sheba's life, and her character in general, really chilled my blood.
Although the film was excellent, I actually found it more disturbing than some of the recent attempts at horror films. I wont give the storyline away as it may spoil it for any of you that intend to see it. But for those of you who have seen it, what did you think of the film?
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@MakeItCount (350)
• India
25 May 07
I loved the movie. Barbara's character does give you the chills and was played so well by Judi Dench. I think that Cate Blanchlet manages to escape being creepy because the 15 year old boy is so assured and hmmm callous, in fact she appears to be more vulnerable than he is. I've been planning to read the book ever since I saw it. If you liked this movie you might also like 'Little Children' and 'The Last King of Scotland', both based on novels.
