Quartet

Few segmented films are successful, generally because the sequences are not of consistent quality. In QUARTET, however, the wit and poignancy of the W. Somerset Maugham stories upon which the segments are based are in full force throughout, each tale holding its own in the hands of a different director and through the talents of the performers. In "The Facts of Life," the conservative Radford cautions his apparently naive son, Watling, to avoid gambling, lending money, or trusting women while on his tennis tour of Monte Carlo. Indeed, Watling does seems to be as gullible as they come, winning big at roulette only to be duped by an adventuress, Zetterling. But can h...