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Notes on a Scandal (2006)
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When Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) starts as the new art teacher at St. George's, Barbara Covett (Judi Dench) senses a congeneric spirit. But Barbara is not the only one drawn to her. Sheba begins an immoral affair and Barbara becomes the keeper of her secret. "Notes on a Scandal" is a story of loneliness, loyalty, envy and love.
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| Release Date: | December 27th, 2006 |
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Notes on a Scandal Movie Review by Tim  (1/4/2008) |
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Notes On A Scandel is a simple masterpiece that blew me away. This drama exemplifies how easy a script can be, yet work out so well and all come together so nicely. Great plot, Great cast and a Great drama.
Cate Blanchett plays Sheba Hart a married woman and teacher who starts having an affair with a 15 year old student...
(complete Notes on a Scandal review by Tim)
| Notes on a Scandal Movie Review by Matthew (1/12/2007) |
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How can any film with both Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett be bad? And "Notes on a Scandal" is very close to being a brilliant thriller.
Barbara Covett (Judi Dench), a longtime history teacher at a private middle school in a London suburb, watches the children return for another year of institutionalized baby sitting. They...
(complete Notes on a Scandal review by Matthew)
| Notes on a Scandal Movie Review by Movie Addict (12/13/2007) |
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This is one part horror film and partly a commentary of sociological events that are all to common in this country right now.
After an almost exclusively male role as sexual predators, we hear more and more stories of female teachers who have prey upon children. Debra Lefebvre is in trouble again and Mary Kay Letourneau,...
(complete Notes on a Scandal review by Movie Addict)
There is something about a woman who allows herself to look weathered and aged and yet who possesses severe intensity and appeal that is magnetic and unforgettable. There is something about Judi Dench that draws the eye no matter who she is acting with. Do not be mistaken, though Cate Blanchett is a formidable actress in...
(complete Notes on a Scandal review by Jessica Film Junkie)
| Notes on a Scandal Movie Review by Denise (8/13/2007) |
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This film was a bit of a thriller, and more than a little creepy and scary, but that's because of Judi Dench. She is the scariest actor I can think of, just by being herself. (Maybe if I could stand Jack Nicholson he could rival).
It was definitely entertaining. A good flick.
I just didn't believe that this woman...
(complete Notes on a Scandal review by Denise)
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