While better than the first episode, this one is being held back because Kate Winslet is simply not for the part. There are weak emotional outbursts from her in her scenes with Veda. This version of Cain's classic pulls no punches. Immediately, we see a relationship evolving between Monte and the horrible Miss Veda.
The restaurant scenes are excellent. We get to the true grit of a chicken and pie restaurant. This is really marvelously staged.
We see the depression again emphasized with Mildred's endorsement of Roosevelt, while she castigates Hoover. As a working woman, Mildred, in this version, understands the plight of the worker.
Guy Pearce shows great acting depth as Monty. We see this especially in the scenes where he is able to give it back to her after her screaming match with him regarding Veda.
Burt Pierce is played much more with sympathy in this version. While Ida shows up at the grand opening of the restaurant and soon dons an apron, we miss the Eve Arden wise cracking in the 1945 classic.
The restaurant scenes are excellent. We get to the true grit of a chicken and pie restaurant. This is really marvelously staged.
We see the depression again emphasized with Mildred's endorsement of Roosevelt, while she castigates Hoover. As a working woman, Mildred, in this version, understands the plight of the worker.
Guy Pearce shows great acting depth as Monty. We see this especially in the scenes where he is able to give it back to her after her screaming match with him regarding Veda.
Burt Pierce is played much more with sympathy in this version. While Ida shows up at the grand opening of the restaurant and soon dons an apron, we miss the Eve Arden wise cracking in the 1945 classic.