8/10
Blake's Dangerous Mood Swings
25 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Young Blake Noland is subject to enormous mood swings. At one moment, she may be chipper and warm, then she may fly into a jealous stupor leading to uncontrollable rage and violence. This is the profile of the nanny who is hired by the loving couple of Stella and Tanner Armstrong.

The Armstrongs are a beautiful couple with two twins. As Stella is planning a major fundraising event for cancer research, she and Tanner decide to hire a nanny. It is clear that Blake has her sights set on the job. What is unclear is why Blake has an apparent obsession for Stella.

As the film unfolds, Blake's behavior becomes increasingly erratic. She explodes at the dinner table over a trivial matter. She is also rude to young Juliana, whom Stella has taken under her wing. This makes Blake livid with jealousy.

Stella badly misjudges the behavior of Blake and keeps her on as the nanny. Things come to a head at the time of the fundraiser. It is at this moment that the screenwriters came up with an inspired idea for a prop. Tanner was given the gift of an old Western six-shooter, which is on display in the family living room. The pistol will be used ingeniously in the melée that occurs when Blake becomes totally unhinged.

The character developments were great, and the performances outstanding in this fast-moving film. One of the better character developments was the snooty socialite Meredith, who felt she was superior to Stella. It turns out that both Blake and Stella turn the tables on the neighborhood snob. It seems as though Blake and Stella may have more in common that originally meets the eye. Is there something in the genes?
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