The Party

“The Party” was written and directed by Sally Potter and stars Kristin Scott-Thomas, Patricia Clarkson and Emily Mortimer along with some other fine actors. Unfortunately, the fame and talent of these thespians cannot save this wordy and unworthy film as it manages, in about 75 minutes, to bore and annoy those foolish enough to have purchased tickets to see it. Ms. Potter has confused long winded orations and improbable circumstances with dark comedy…and it just doesn't work.  To make matters worse, the film is in black and white which aids and abets the displeasure of having to watch it. I give the film 1 star and suggest to members of the viewing public that they find any excuse at all to rsvp that they cannot attend “The Party”.