The Perfect Wife
When Leah's brother dies in a car accident, she vows revenge on the doc who failed to save him.
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- Cast:
- Perry King , Shannon Sturges , Lesley-Anne Down , William R. Moses , Michele Greene , Max Gail , Michael Fairman
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brilliant actors, brilliant editing
The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.
It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film
The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
I did not like the way the movie ended. Overall yes it was a good show, however the fact that the doctor was so blind to the signs that presented themselves it was unfair that Liza/Leah was able to return to harm the doctor. Also I disliked the fact that the doctor saved Leah, I thought that he should have let her die she deserved it for her cruelty. I was actually very upset when I saw that Liza shot the doctor I thought what stupidity! And then when she was shot, I practically shouted kill her! I know it is just a show but I felt real anger toward Liza and the fact that she lived. And how could someone be so blind, I mean, couldn't he have at least come to a conclusion that something was not right? He let her work as his receptionist and then the man he looked up to died and then he took her advice to let her brother stay with them then his brother died. I thought that was just stupid, can people be so blind and stupid. Completely unaware of the signs??? This show was pure pure injustice, I believe strongly life for life and Liza did not lose her Life for the lives she took.
I found this movie to be adequate as a thriller but it did keep my attention. Shannon was a good actress and played the part of Leah/Liza well. I really liked Perry King, even though he was so smitten that he was clueless. Lesley-Anne Down was excellent as always ... Greta was a key player and it was ridiculous that no one except Helen would believe her.However, I would have changed the ending ... I would have had her die from the gunshot ... she was poison incarnate and what goes around should come around ... she left a lot of people dead in her wrath and misguided actions ... But then "he is a doctor" so that would have been the right thing to do.
Globally this was a pretty good TV movie but certainly not to be recommended for those with a weak heart. The character of Liza is one of the most evil and scheming I have ever seen, and quite frankly, frightening. The only annoying thing was the apparent naivety of Robert who seemed quite oblivious to all those dying around him and not having a hint of suspicion that his new wife had something to do with it. That said, the methods of killing used by Liza are pretty twisted .... administering of lethal drugs, falsifying labels, anonymous phone calls. Quite frankly the only person I really liked in the story was his first wife Helen and Greta the maid. In some ways I thought that Robert was so stupid, short-sighted and naive that he deserved what was coming his way. The end could have taken place when he managed to get the car out of the garage and Helen arrived. The final scene seems to have been tacked on and was totally superfluous and risks leaving the spectator remembering the silly end to what was in fact quite a suspenseful film. Seriously though this is not for the faint hearted as there is a lot of nervous tension for the duration of the work !
Seems some made for TV movies are enjoyable. Yes, the husband is a bit of a dim bulb but Perry King doesn't overplay his naivete. In fact, that's a large part of the movie's appeal. No one overacts. Music is kept to a minimum. The plot is driven by competent acting on all parts. Good mystery. Will have you rooting for the good guy to win.