Notes on a Scandal

Director: Richard Eyre

Cast: Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy

(Fox Searchlight, 2006) Rated: R

US DVD release date: 17 April 2007 (Fox)

by Jarrett Berman

Oscars – like secrets – can be seductive, and this little film means to tempt us. Dame Judi gives an absolutely pulverizing performance.

Bill Nighy miscasted? You got to be kidding me. The scene where he explodes when he finds out about his wife’s affair is a master class in acting.

Comment by Ingrid from London — April 23, 2007 @ 5:39 am

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