The HBO miniseries enjoyed a remarkable reputation, almost as important as that of their series, and yet they are a big unknown to international audiences. Until now. Because from Angels in America not see much impact as he has had Mildred Pierce, an exquisite piece of five episodes with a claim infallible Kate Winslet. Not surprisingly, the winner of an Oscar for starring reader every single scene of a miniseries, however, is notable for other reasons besides the presence of a value so sure. If there is anything objectionable about Mildred Pierce is undoubtedly decompensation. The first three chapters are slow cooking, narrating the beginning of Mildred, a self-made woman, who was practically with nothing after separating from her husband and ends up erecting a hospitality empire based fried chicken. The last two episodes, however, know little. It is when the story suddenly becomes gripping, intense, based on scenes that do not give even a second of boredom (even though the end is the same length as a feature).
This imbalance does not imply that early Mildred indifferent. We talked about rhythm and intensity, not so much content. The introduction, a bit long perhaps, helps us to fully understand the absolute star of the feature, a modern woman in full depression of the 30's but with a pride that prevents him from accepting any job offer he gets from the ruin family. The scene in an interview as the employer of the home is simply masterful. Mildred Pierce's aspirations to move up the social ladder led her to create her own restaurant. We also attended the premiere of meticulous business, with all its preparations, the initial nerves and excitement. In that sense, are grateful for the degree of manners of the miniseries . On the one hand, we X-millimeter the American way of life and, secondly, it paves the way for what will be the climax of the plot: the relationship with his daughter.
Chapter four of Mildred Pierce undoubtedly marks a before and after in the miniseries. A girl cocky and ready tongue, who already suggested ways, she becomes a woman and makes the skin of Evan Rachel Wood, the big surprise in this star cast. Attended in parallel to a duel between mother and daughter and another duel interpretation, even more intense, between Queen redhead True Blood and Kate Winslet. A real treat. The shift is abrupt. We went from chicken recipes to the opera, the final destination of a girl whimsical and full of airs. Veda, Mildred daughter that has given everything ends up being virtuoso coloratura vocal track almost unattainable. While his mother (and the audience) proud to attend each of their duties, the sacrifice she returns with more visceral hatred. Lessons of life: children are not always as you want. Art Lessons: Mildred Pierce well worth a try.
