1. Tony

   9

   Kate Winslet gives a tour-de-force performance in a beautiful miniseries from Todd Haynes. My only complant is solely the presence of Evan Rachel Wood. She is grating and insufferable, and I often find myself confused where the character ends and she begins.… Expand

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2. Dumitru

   8

   I watched the series after Kate Winslet won an Emmy for her performance. I have to say, it was worth it. It's true that the series could've been better, especially with the script. Overall, I enjoy it !… Expand

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3. beewranglerPat

   4

   PLEASE, Mildred!!! you are just too wimpy. Mildred is too sappy and unbelievable. Her husband walks in and just hands her the car keys? sorry, I can;t buy that. What was the sex with Wally about? It has nothing to do with the story. It just dragged on and on. the looking for work episode, too long, too boring. The death sequence strung out for 15 minutes. This could have been pared down to 1 hour, TOPS. It didn't start getting interesting until Monty showed up but I was disappointed that they jumped in bed right away. I would think Mildred had more class then that. Best thing about this was the period stuff, costumes, cars, houses. The second best thing was the previews. This is not good material for a mini series especially when you are competing with Joan Crawford, the ultimate survivor.… Expand

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4. marky4

   2

   Show doesn't capture the spirit of the woman, or the times. Trying too hard to be Emmy/Globe material; Kate sleepwalks through the role, bakes a few pies and then--Presto!--opens a spiffy new restaurant in the midst of The Great Depression. She sleeps with Wally The Pig without batting an eyelash but can't bring herself to work as common waitress--all the while maintaining a very comfortable middle-class home without benefit of alimony. This screenplay lacks the snap of the thirties, when everyone had to hustle at top speed to stay alive. For a more honest and satisfying depiction of the real early '30s, I suggest you watch a few classic episodes of "Our Gang" featuring Chubby, Stymie, Jackie Cooper and "Miss Crabtree." You'll get all the authentic costumes you desire, but more importantly, authentic period soul.… Expand

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