When you saw a Bette Davis flick, you were expecting fireworks all over. You'll be disappointed here as all you get instead is a rather bland Davis, with the exception of one or two scenes. The writing didn't allow for a severe emotional outburst or even the classic Bette murders at best.
After her husband of many years asks her for a divorce, by flashback, Davis shows what kind of person she was that drove him to it. Invariably, before the divorce becomes final, Bette discovers loneliness. Barry Sullivan and Davis have good chemistry, but the writing needed the necessary sparks.
After her husband of many years asks her for a divorce, by flashback, Davis shows what kind of person she was that drove him to it. Invariably, before the divorce becomes final, Bette discovers loneliness. Barry Sullivan and Davis have good chemistry, but the writing needed the necessary sparks.