Successful writer Avon Eve books into the Bolton Health Hydro for a break. A reluctant visitor, Avon books in for a massage with head masseuse Sonya, aka Bright Eyes. Avon sees Sonya as a sad case, a woman living a rather mundane life, someone perhaps with a constant smile and little else.
I love the work of writer Faye Weldon, an undoubted talent, best known for 'the lives and loves of a she devil.' Overall, I thought this was a bit of a mixed bag, the performances can't really be faulted, Janet Suzman, a very capable actress, perfectly suited to the slightly four character. Jane Asher I loved, managing to add elements of menace, mania and sympathy. I didn't recognise her initially, so the biggest success would be the makeup artist. The story itself is interesting, although could have been further developed.
The production values aren't great, it looks like it was made on the cheap, it has a slow pace, and feels a little predictable. When the She Devil was made, they captured Weldon's dark sense of humour, combining drama and humour wonderfully. This lacked any sense of humour, which would have benefited it enormously.
I loved how it ended, very ambitious, our imagination was left to fill the void.
6/10.
I love the work of writer Faye Weldon, an undoubted talent, best known for 'the lives and loves of a she devil.' Overall, I thought this was a bit of a mixed bag, the performances can't really be faulted, Janet Suzman, a very capable actress, perfectly suited to the slightly four character. Jane Asher I loved, managing to add elements of menace, mania and sympathy. I didn't recognise her initially, so the biggest success would be the makeup artist. The story itself is interesting, although could have been further developed.
The production values aren't great, it looks like it was made on the cheap, it has a slow pace, and feels a little predictable. When the She Devil was made, they captured Weldon's dark sense of humour, combining drama and humour wonderfully. This lacked any sense of humour, which would have benefited it enormously.
I loved how it ended, very ambitious, our imagination was left to fill the void.
6/10.