Notes on a Scandal
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73 out of 100

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  • Starring: Andrew Simpson, Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench
  • Summary: Based on the novel by Zoe Heller, this psychological thriller portrays two women caught up in a drama of need and betrayal. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Ruthe Stein
    100
    Notes on a Scandal won't be everyone's cup of tea. But if you like your films strong, this one is not to be missed.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Olly Richards
    80
    Intelligent, classy and skin-crawling. You won't see a better acting masterclass this year.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    60
    Eyre does a fine job overseeing performances by a terrific cast that rings true until female hysteria takes over the final act. But in tone and theme, the film has all the hallmarks of playwright-screenwriter Marber's stark, uncompromising misanthropy, if not misogyny.
  4. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    30
    Sadly, the whole affair is little more than ennui with a pedigree.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 45
  3. Negative: 4 out of 45
  1. ChristopherW.
    10
    One of the very finest films of 2006. Dench and Blanchett give flawless and unforgettable performances, particularly Dench. If the immortal Helen Mirren hadn't been in the running, Dench would most certainly have taken home a second Oscar. This film cuts deep, and its themes of abject isolation and loneliness are handled with a deftness and subtlety that few other films in this genre have matched. Both Blanchett's and Dench's characters are morally very questionable, but these two actresses create portraits that evoke empathy and compassion nonetheless. Brilliant filmmaking!… Expand
  2. MarkK.
    8
    While the plot is predictable, the script is tight and moves quickly. Best of all are Dench and Blanchett -- without their excellent acting, "Notes" would have not have been so effective.… Expand
  3. DavidT.
    7
    A VERYCreepy tale that even left me feeling violated in some strange way. Not a good date movie...Hahaha!!! Judith Dench was Amazing!
  4. DaveM.
    4
    A well acted film, but a extremly boring one indeed. This film proves that good preformances do not drive a bad script into success. This film dissapoints with a dull storyline and terrible ending.… Expand

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