Star Quality (1985)
Star Quality feels like one giant woman-bashing gab fest between Noel Coward and himself. I can’t imagine anyone actually enjoying this play except men who actively dislike women. It all centers around a playwright who watches the casting, rehearsals, and opening night of his latest creation. Susannah York plays the dramatic diva in the leading role, and half the play is devoted to criticizing or making fun of her behavior. The other half picks apart the other actresses in rehearsal, and allows the male members of the staff to make biting, “clever” remarks about women in general.
Unless you love watching dated tv movies that feel like live plays, or you love making fun of bad production values and rolling your eyes at stereotypes, I would suggest avoiding Star Quality. I watched it for Susannah York, but perhaps she even regretted making it. Yes she got top billing, but at what cost?
More Susannah York movies here!
Unless you love watching dated tv movies that feel like live plays, or you love making fun of bad production values and rolling your eyes at stereotypes, I would suggest avoiding Star Quality. I watched it for Susannah York, but perhaps she even regretted making it. Yes she got top billing, but at what cost?
More Susannah York movies here!