I knew I’d seen this film. But it’s one of those that didn’t make any impression on me at all. I gave it a second chance… and it was a disaster!
Right, on a slightly more serious note: generally speaking, when I don’t write a review straight away, I forget about it very quickly and I regularly have to rewatch films, especially if they don’t leave a lasting impression on me.
This film is mainly a feast for the eyes, especially as all these actresses are very pretty. Hurley Elizabeth, Georgia Lock, Lauren McQueen, Genevieve Gaunt and Amber Townsend are a delight and clearly weren’t chosen at random. What’s more, they’re always made up and well-groomed, even when they wake up!
The two men (Freddie Thorp & Max Parker) are also handsome, needless to say! Then again, the director is none other than Damian (Charles) Hurley, who is an English actor and model. So he certainly knows a thing or two about aesthetics! And yes, absolutely: he is the son of Elizabeth Hurley and the American businessman Steve Bing. So, in this film, he casts his own mother in the lead role, proving that she’s still as delightful, desirable and alluring as ever, with her dresses hinting at her dream figure, her endless legs and her plunging necklines. Liz Hurley, that’s who! In all her splendour and just as we know her so well!!!
Although Bing initially denied paternity, a DNA test subsequently confirmed him as the father. Damian’s godparents include Hugh Grant, David Beckham and even Elton John. Quite a line-up!
When his mother began a relationship with the Australian cricketer Shane Warne, the two of them moved to live part-time in Australia. Anyway!
Damian Hurley is also a British screenwriter and director. He started making short films at the age of 8. But this one isn’t exactly a great success! Or is it…
A feature film that doesn’t quite reach the status of an erotic thriller, but comes close with its rather aesthetic sex scenes. Deception, secrecy, lies, buried secrets, and going to therapy under a false name – that’s what this story is all about. I reckon you’ve already got a pretty good idea of the film, as I’ve been rather explicit. Why beat about the bush?
This film becomes so pathetic and ridiculous after a while that I started laughing heartily. And that’s where the director has missed the mark a bit. Because nowhere is it mentioned that it’s a comedy! On the contrary, it takes itself a bit too seriously, in fact! It seems clear that, sometimes, it’s quite fabulous and fascinating to see just how twisted humans can be… but especially when they make complete fools of themselves. But if they get away with doing evil, it’s definitely less funny, that’s for sure!
If anything, it’s more of a story about rich and beautiful people, in the style of Dallas and Dynasty. It’s not a slasher film where everyone gets slaughtered one by one, just in case anyone was in any doubt. As a result, it also has a real TV movie feel to it!
Lauren McQueen has the perfect look to play Elizabeth’s daughter. All the actors are very competent. But the one who really stands out and is exceptional here is Georgia Lock, the lead. I love that sort of face and those expressive eyes. I don’t know how she’d fare elsewhere, but here she gives a spot-on performance.
Apparently, she started out very young in a children’s series considered a cult classic by its fans: Sadie J! She even sings the theme song, ‘(The Only Girl) In A Boy’s World’, which makes her an English actress, presenter and singer-songwriter. That’s quite something! I wish her a long and successful career.
As for the men, it’s hard to judge actors when you first see them in detestable roles. Everyone has their fifteen minutes of fame in this film.
The closing music is magnificent. You know, the sort of music that makes you cry no matter what you’re watching, even if it’s just a child brushing their teeth! The ending is good. It’s to my taste, anyway!
Despite all my criticisms, Strictly Confidential is still an enjoyable, entertaining and well-paced film, and by no means the worst feature film I’ve ever seen. But it’s not a must-have for any film buff’s collection either.
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