This world was more frightening than 1984, Brave New World or Mad Max! In a way it had issues raised but those (the Orwell and Huxley books I had read both in younger days and more recently). When I chose it out of a list of possible viewings last week, the title suggested something adapted from Chaucer, so I was not expecting this. I also only noted the recently departed actress in the cast at the end (I think it was a coincidence that Encore Love channel scheduled that). In spite of the negative comments that I see on the board, it is definitely worth watching! If it is not as good as the book (which 1984 and Brave New World were most assuredly not), then I may also check that out. The major players were well cast and although I don't care for so much violence, it was mostly all fitting to the plot. My only complaint was the opening where it is unclear where the family are or why they are at a border (entering or leaving) or even why they are being persecuted (although I saw that in a review by someone who read the book). I went on to watch "Genesis" (an Indie film with a much more calming effect)- also well worth the time to view it.
Review of The Handmaid's Tale
