While I recognize the problems with this pulpy little bon bon of a play, I must say it was a breezy, entertaining 90 minutes. Uma Thurman looked fab, and Blair Brown was a scene stealer. I had a rather nice time.
For those who have seen it (spoilers ahead) - Did Uma's character (consciously or not) initially sabotage her husband's chances of being appointed to the bench by telling Blair Brown's character that her husband was neither republican nor democrat - that he "donates to all of them." That exchange was curious to me. Uma's character was so calculating, and yet she let her guard down at such a crucial juncture. Why?
If she was feeling guilty for that transgression, her guilt may have served as an additional impetus for her to make it right (in her eyes) by threatening to expose her affair with Phillipa Soo. Of course, she also had the guilt that her male lover had sabotaged the appointment as well - but so much of her motivation seems to come from her own narcissism, that she, not necessarily her lovers, friends, or husband, could make things happen. And then she does. He gets his appointment. This is such a cynical little play, but then again look at our current political climate.
Curious to hear other thoughts. |
