Flair
Tessa returns home to Melbourne to establish her own label while battling her devious younger sister, the mob, and a slew of other enemies including an alcoholic competitor, a stalker, drug dealers, jealous wives, corrupt police, and militant unions. Tessa also juggles love affairs with a married Australian businessman who may be a gangster, an American photographer, and a hot-tempered Irish thug, in between surviving various attempts on her life and investigating the “accidental” death of her father.
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Plot Summary
A successful and driven advertising executive finds her life unraveling when she begins to suspect her husband is having an affair with her sister. As her paranoia escalates, she starts to investigate, leading her down a path of jealousy, suspicion, and potential danger.
Critical Reception
Flair was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to negative reception. It was criticized for its predictable plot and heavy-handed manipulation of dramatic tropes, though some found the performances compelling.
What Reviewers Say
- The film relies too heavily on suspenseful music and melodramatic acting.
- The plot unfolds in a predictable manner, offering few surprises.
- While the premise is intriguing, the execution falls short of its potential.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this made-for-television film, but available commentary suggests it was seen as a moderately suspenseful, if somewhat formulaic, thriller.
Fun Fact
Despite its thriller elements, 'Flair' was originally broadcast as part of CBS's 'CBS Summer Playhouse' programming, which often featured pilots for potential TV series.
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