This was a selection of HBO On Demand. I vaguely remember seeing commercials for this film and wanted to see Ian McKellan and Helen Mirren together.
I liked the movie. I disagree with many of the scathing reviews on imdb.com; some called it both predictable and preposterous (which sound contradictory to me.) I didn't think that Mirren's Betty was a patsy; she seemed too smart for that. The ultimate plot point was far-fetched, but I can suspend disbelief. After all, I watched soap operas. The story held my interest to the end.
The acting was good, especially McKellan and Mirren.
I'd like to watch it again to see if I missed any clues.
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