38/41
Gary Oldman was initially rumored to be cast, but was replaced by Kevin Kline
Narrative
It follows Catherine Ravenscroft, a documentary television journalist whose job involves exposing the wrongdoings of long-respected institutions. In many episodes, Jonathon uses the same lens throughout the series, a medium-length telephoto lens. Such a lens would not be able to focus on close subjects, such as a selfie with Sasha or in the bedroom with Catherine.
At its core, it is a tale of revenge
Damn it! I had no idea what was in store when I started streaming this AppleTV+ limited series starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline. “Disclaimer” is based on Renée Knight’s novel of the same name, written for the film and directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Blanchett, as usual, is fantastic here, and Kline also gives a solid performance
Blanchett plays Catherine, a journalist whose secrets from her past surface in alarming ways, forcing her to confront the past that is ravaging her life. It was a masterfully told story, taking us on a fascinating journey of discovery as viewers were shown (sometimes in vivid detail) “events” from Catherine’s past. It was surprising to see Sacha Baron Cohen in a more serious role, but he did it.
But boy am I glad I stayed
Despite a few minor flaws, I highly recommend this series if you like character drama with a bit of tension/intrigue. Note: There are some pretty explicit depictions of sex/intimacy in various episodes. It’s not action-packed and it took me about half an episode (about 30 minutes) before I finally “got into” the story.