Steph:
The acting is so incredible that it’s easy to overlook some of the more problematic aspects of the film, particularly the psycho lesbian trope, but there’s something so delightfully devious in Dench’s portrayal that I found myself almost rooting for her in the end. ⏰⏰⏰
Josh:
Beautifully shot and impeccably acted (Blanchett breaks down like few actors can, and it’s glorious), but somehow Philip Glass’ somber, elegant score strikes the wrong note, and while the actors act the hell out of it, and Menges’ camera glides around like a hummingbird, it feels like they’re trying too hard to class up the tawdry, soapy material, treating it like it’s Dostoyevsky. ⏰⏰⏰
The Bare Minimum 