A Perfect State
A Perfect State was a 1997 British situation comedy starring Gwen Taylor, Richard Hope, Trevor Cooper, Emma Amos and Danny Webb. It debuted on BBC1 on Thursday 27 February 1997 and ran for seven episodes. Taylor took the leading role of Laura Fitzgerald, the Deputy Mayor of Flatby, a town on the East Coast of England. As the series begins, she is informed that because Flatby was never surveyed for the Domesday Book, it has never officially been annexed into the United Kingdom. As a result, and much to the chagrin of the Government in London, Laura rallies the townsfolk to declare Flatby an independent state. Most of the filming was carried out in Wivenhoe in Essex.
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Plot Summary
In 1940s Los Angeles, a young man becomes involved with a psychiatrist and his mysterious, beautiful wife. He finds himself entangled in a web of secrets, manipulation, and unspoken desires. As the relationships become more complex, he struggles to discern reality from illusion within the seemingly perfect facade of their lives.
Critical Reception
The film received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. Some praised the atmospheric direction and performances, but these were generally overshadowed by criticisms of the screenplay's execution and pacing.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its moody atmosphere and visual style.
- Criticized for a convoluted and ultimately unsatisfying plot.
- Performances were noted, but often deemed insufficient to save the film.
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Fun Fact
The film was Stephen Elliott's directorial debut, though he had previously worked as an actor and producer.
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