In the future most women are sterile and right-wing fundamentalists rule. Caught trying to escape, a powerful couple forces Kate to be their handmaid and bear them a child. If she fails she faces exile, or possibly death.
Natasha Richardson (Kate/Offred), Faye Dunaway (Serena), Aidan Quinn (Nick), Robert Duvall (Commander), Elizabeth McGovern (Moira), Victoria Tennant (Aunt Lydia), Blanche Baker (Ofglen), Traci Lind (Janine/Ofwarren).
The Handmaid's Tale is a strange story of a dystopian society which, due to a need for population growth, has turned to the sexual slavery of fertile women for childbearing. Caught trying to escape with her husband and daughter, Kate is forced to become a childbearing handmaid for the Commander and his wife. This brings Kate to the attention of rebels and complicates things further. The remainder of the film is and entertaining and strange journey through emotions and ethics with a big side helping of morality.
Acting was good with Richardson delivering nicely and working well with Duvall and others. Duvall fit his role well and delivered well as always. Dunaway also did nicely as part-time antagonist. Quinn and the remainder of the supporting cast were enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are pretty good and quite amusing with repurposing of common 80's items as futuristic. Action is solid with a realistic feel. Dialogue was enjoyable though it could have done more to explain the storyline and add depth. Sound and soundtrack are decent.
The Handmaid's Tale is an interesting, and entertaining film that at the same time is a bit disturbing. Those who enjoy dystopian Sci-Fi's and drama should enjoy this one quite a bit.
With plenty of sexuality, some of which is quite mature in nature, violence, gore, and foul language, save this one for the oldest teens and above.
Released: 1990
Reviewed: 12.29.17
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama Based on a Book, Sci-Fi Drama
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
Natasha Richardson (Kate/Offred), Faye Dunaway (Serena), Aidan Quinn (Nick), Robert Duvall (Commander), Elizabeth McGovern (Moira), Victoria Tennant (Aunt Lydia), Blanche Baker (Ofglen), Traci Lind (Janine/Ofwarren).
The Handmaid's Tale is a strange story of a dystopian society which, due to a need for population growth, has turned to the sexual slavery of fertile women for childbearing. Caught trying to escape with her husband and daughter, Kate is forced to become a childbearing handmaid for the Commander and his wife. This brings Kate to the attention of rebels and complicates things further. The remainder of the film is and entertaining and strange journey through emotions and ethics with a big side helping of morality.
Acting was good with Richardson delivering nicely and working well with Duvall and others. Duvall fit his role well and delivered well as always. Dunaway also did nicely as part-time antagonist. Quinn and the remainder of the supporting cast were enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are pretty good and quite amusing with repurposing of common 80's items as futuristic. Action is solid with a realistic feel. Dialogue was enjoyable though it could have done more to explain the storyline and add depth. Sound and soundtrack are decent.
The Handmaid's Tale is an interesting, and entertaining film that at the same time is a bit disturbing. Those who enjoy dystopian Sci-Fi's and drama should enjoy this one quite a bit.
With plenty of sexuality, some of which is quite mature in nature, violence, gore, and foul language, save this one for the oldest teens and above.
Released: 1990
Reviewed: 12.29.17
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama Based on a Book, Sci-Fi Drama
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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