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2006

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When Barbara Covett (Dame Judi Dench), a domineering and solitary teacher at a decaying state-run secondary school in London meets the school's new art teacher, Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchette) her world is turned upside down. Sheba appears to be the kindred spirit and loyal friend Barbara has always been seeking. But when she .. Read more

Starring	Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench, Tom Georgeson, Michael Maloney
Director	Richard Eyre
Genres	Drama

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- The original title of Zoe Hellers 2003 novel asked, What Was She Thinking?, referring to Sheba Hart, a new... read more on Time Out
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  One good performance does not make it a good film
  
  An unconvincing melodrama made tolerable only by Judi Dench's performance.
  
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  definately worth a watch !
  
  really enjoyed this movie
  
  its very different!!!
  
  Liked - that this is a strange as in you have no idea where it's going.. and different... read more »
  
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  - 31 May 2012 at 16:54
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  thoroughly worthwhile
  
  fantastic performances. interesting story. really very worthwhile film. you get the dillemas, the family politics, and the workings of a very sadistic lady in ... read more »
  
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  - 08 May 2012 at 15:32
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  Dame Dench is Dark and Domineering!
  
  'Notes on a Scandal' is a story of an old teacher and a new one. The old teacher Barbara (Dame Dench) is dark, solitary and mysterious. The title refers... read more »
  
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  - 03 May 2012 at 17:51
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  Dont you dare touch my kids
  
  Good film. Men are not the only child molesters. This film shows women can be too. I will skin anyone that comes near my kids. The stupid teach was meant to ... read more »
  
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- - Hothenzy
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  - 01 Feb 2012 at 21:38
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  "People Have Always Trusted Me With Their Secrets. But Who Do I Trust With Mine?"‏
  
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  'In the old days we confiscated cigarettes and w&*k magazines now its knives and crack cocaine!'
  
  Sheba Hart, (Kate Blanchette) is the new... read more »
  
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- - Richie77777
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  - Essex
  - 08 Jan 2012 at 13:52
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  Quality - top drawer stuff
  
  I liked this a lot, strong acting and a good production, with only one or two slightly dodgy characterisations. I felt it went a bit overboard on the political ... read more »
  
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- - RICHARD HARRISON
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  - 02 Jan 2012 at 00:01
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  Notes on a Scandal
  
  Any film with Judi Dench is a dead cert, a thrilling story line of how someone's character can change to suit their own needs. Not to mention the twisted ... read more »
  
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  - 30 Nov 2011 at 10:55
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  OK, watchable but there is a lot missing
  
  Judi Dench steals the film but still cannot save the overall 'product'. It is 'tired' storyline and a 'plodding' movie .
  
  I ... read more »
  
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- - roncoach
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  - suffolk
  - 23 Aug 2011 at 22:46
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  Disappointing mainly due to loud music
  
  The start of this film showed promise of a very entertaining film, but apart from great acting by Judi Dench and Cate Blanchette it really wasn't gripping ... read more »
  
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  - 17 Aug 2011 at 09:39
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  A must see!!
  
  Excellent film with a brilliant cast. Judy Dench and Cate Blanchette were superb. Although the movie's content was shocking and as a parent it made me angry... read more »
  
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  One good performance does not make it a good film
  
  An unconvincing melodrama made tolerable only by Judi Dench's performance.
  
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  - 22 Oct 2008 at 16:57
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  Dench is superb
  
  Is there no end to Judi Dench's ability, once again she ... read more »
  
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- - Hoss
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  - 01 Feb 2007 at 17:57
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  Notes on a Scandal
  
  When Sheba Hart (Blanchett) joins the staff of St Georges School she finds herself out of her depth, unable to control her pupils. When Barbara Covett (Dench) ... read more »
  
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- - SAI81
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  - 18 Mar 2007 at 17:20
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  Tweedy teachers twisted tale...
  
  There is everything in this film to make it a superb gripping drama, not least of all the performances which are... read more »
  
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- - PaulaWestwood
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  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 02 Feb 2007 at 12:55
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  Notes On A Scandal
  
  An unashamed fan of both the inimitable Dame Judi Dench and the delightful Cate Blanchett this was a deilight.
  
  The opportunity to observe these two ... read more »
  
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- - carlosfandango
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  - Southsea
  - 14 Nov 2007 at 12:20
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  Potent portrayal of power games
  
  Powerful, thought provoking and distinctly boundary nudging, Notes on a Scandal whips up a tumult of taboos and interesting themes including the sexual ... read more »
  
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- - Nicola Cassin
  - Dorset, England
  - 04 Jul 2007 at 10:26
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  Gripping....
  
  Superb performances from Cate, Judi and Bill. A really gripping movie that centres around the story of an aging lesbian spinster (Barbara played by Judi Dench) ... read more »
  
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  - 02 Feb 2007 at 22:18
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  SCANDOLOUS
  
  I decided to watch this film after seeing a fantastic trailer for it at the cinema. Unfortunately, the film didnt excite me as much as the trailer had. I knew... read more »
  
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- - Fiona D
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  - 07 Feb 2007 at 14:21
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  Disappointing
  
  Very disapointed with the film. The film was uncomfortable to watch for a mother of two, slightly two risque. Maybe I had not read the content properly, but ... read more »
  
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- - Spudgun
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  - Deeside
  - 27 Jun 2008 at 21:35
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  young love affair
  
  it s alll about old woman teacher dench who welcomes new teacher blanchette and doe s not realsie that blanchette has some dark secrets all is reveale d in the... read more »
  
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  - 26 Mar 2007 at 09:23

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  When Barbara Covett (Dame Judi Dench), a domineering and solitary teacher at a decaying state-run secondary school in London meets the school's new art teacher, Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchette) her world is turned upside down. Sheba appears to be the kindred spirit and loyal friend Barbara has always ...