"Scandal" presents the kind of portrayal of wealthy individuals engaging in casual relationships that often creates a detachment, ultimately leading viewers unfamiliar with such lifestyles to feel disinterested or even bored. It’s therefore unexpected to find that this isn't what occurs; instead, quite the reverse is true. The movie also succeeds in arranging the events involving Christine Keeler, John Profumo—a prom…

The film appears capable of capturing the feel of the 1960s, or at least how things appeared for those who were privileged and affluent. John Hurt delivers a strong performance, as expected, and Joanne Whaley possesses an undeniable charisma; her expressions, whether playful or seductive, are so captivating that I could easily believe Helen of Troy’s face inspired more than just physical desire—it was the way she reg…