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Title: Birds of prey
Review: Barbara is one of those gargoyles of a teacher we all had in junior high. Her students regard her with apprehension, but few who know her know what she really is. Barbara's a predator. A master of manipulation, her victims remain trustfully unaware of the danger that lurks until it's way too late. Notes on a Scandal is populated by users. Sure, they can differentiate right from wrong, but when it comes down to something they want, they're consciences are very flexible. But Barbara alone possesses the insidious killer instinct. Too bad she doesn't know enough not to write it all down.Once, again, Dame Judi displays her acting genius, and is unafraid of appearing physically as well as morally unattractive. Blanchett does well in this movie too, but her character is less compelling because her motives are rather cloudy. Notes on a Scandal is a stalker story that leaves the viewer feeling cold and in need of a long, hot shower when it ends.5 stars for acting, 3 for screenplay = 4 stars.
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