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The Serpent's Kiss

1997, Movie, R, 110 mins

The Serpent's Kiss: Review

The best efforts of several acclaimed British actors can't turn this sow's ear of a period piece into a silk purse. 18th-century, nouveau riche landowner Thomas Smithers (Peter Postlethwaite) resolves to leave his mark on posterity with a monumental garden, similar to those in vogue at court. Perhaps undertaking this daunting project will take his mind off his flighty wife, Juliana (Greta Scacchi), and dotty daughter, Thea (Carmen Chaplin). What Smithers doesn't comprehend is... read more leave a comment