From the daughter of Ridley Scott comes a superb little movie that may yet attract awards attention.
So shes continuing the directorial legacy of a high pedigree lineage.
Griping aside,Cracksis a cracking little period piece that tackles that classically British obsession of female sexual frustration/repression.
The hero/villain/victim roles are ever changing, which adds pace and fluidity to the story.
It also allows the actors a perfect chance to express range.
Unsurprisingly for a film based around teenage girls, the atmosphere is drenched in sexuality.
Desire is the most important thing in life, Miss G tells her girls.
WhereCracksbreaks down is, ironically, in Greens breakdown.
That is taking away nothing from Green, whose performance is excellent.
She may even have an outside run at an Oscar nomination if the film does well.
Temple, if there is any justice, should also get a Best Supporting Actress nod.
The whole production is very impressive.
Scott shows some structural inexperience, but has coaxed fine turns from her cast.
Crackspositions itself as a sort of mix betweenHeavenly Creatures,Notes On A ScandalandLord Of The Flies.
Rating:
4 out of 5
