Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?
Of course, there is a sliver of exaggeration in almost every story — she is an actress, after all — but like any good Shakespearean she can slip easily between tragedy and comedy ... Dench almost entirely won me over to the cause. She takes a childlike delight in language and in play, which is essentially what she is paid to do. Another implied critique of luvvies is that they are oblivious to the realities of the world. But jokes, games, silliness, charm, warmth: these are real things too ... Could have done with some pruning.
Despite the shoptalk and the haphazard structure, there are enough witty anecdotes and oddball facts to keep it clipping along ... The whole project is kept afloat by Dench’s rare humour and warmth which long ago elevated her to national treasure status.
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For aspiring actors, Dench offers a master class in professional behavior and artistic approach. Theater and film buffs will be rewarded with insider anecdotes, while Dench’s loyal fans will delight in her candor and vulnerability.
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