Notes on a Scandal

I finally saw this brilliantly, shocking and entertaining film and there is no question that Judi Dench deserves the Oscar over Helen Mirren. Mirren will win, and yes she gives a great performance, but it simply does not hold a candle to the complicated performace that Dench gives. I believe Judi Dench is, without question, our greatest living actress. Her performances in general, and this movie is no exception, always function on multiple levels. No other actress has as much going on internally as Judi Dench does. In Notes on a Scandal she is at all times, vulnerable, angry, defensive, funny, witty, humorless and conniving ALL AT THE SAME TIME. It's flawless. She won't win. But she should. All hail Judi Dench. GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!