http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/08/Damages-And-My-Paralyzing-Fear-of-Death.aspx Who else on TV, either real-life or fictional, comes across as formidable as Glenn Close? Even when she plays a vulnerable character, there’s an irreducible core of titanium within the portrayal that gives the impression that you can only push this person so far and then … the deluge. As Patty Hewes, lead litigator in a massive corporate suit on FX’s DAMAGES, Close makes her character appear to be all titanium except for a fragile skin she uses for human interaction. Hewes understands the niceties of everyday human politesse; she just doesn’t give a damn for it beyond what she needs to bend folks to her will. Then again, being so strong and formidable makes a person an easier target, as Hewes and Ellen (Rose Byrne) learn when somebody sends Ms. Hewes a rather unusual gift through the mail: a hand grenade. Since the judge in the Frobisher trial has given Hewes and Associates until the end of the week to deliver a brief that explains why the case should not be dismissed, this throws the firm into the cooker and sets the temperature on high. Naturally, in the ongoing storm of poor timing that is Ellen’s life, her engagement party is also on Friday, and the schedules look sure to collide. Oh, and in addition to the surprise grenade, Patty’s son is raising hell in school, which makes Patty ready to ship him off to the farthest corner of the world, and due to the worries of Patty’s husband (Michael Nouri), there’s an ex-Secret Service agent (Nestor Serrano) keeping watch for any more surprises in the mail. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/08/Damages-And-My-Paralyzing-Fear-of-Death.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/08/Damages-And-My-Paralyzing-Fear-of-Death.aspx#1159 Oh, hell nall, I love this movie I am a true fan and watch it every week and on the inbetween aires. This is a thumbs up from me. Tee-Tee http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/08/Damages-And-My-Paralyzing-Fear-of-Death.aspx#1159 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:34:52 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/08/Damages-And-My-Paralyzing-Fear-of-Death.aspx#1168 Honestly, I tried to watch the show and it just wouldn't catch my eye. Don't know maybe I would have to watch it again but not really for me. mommabear1223 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/08/Damages-And-My-Paralyzing-Fear-of-Death.aspx#1168 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:17:38 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/08/Damages-And-My-Paralyzing-Fear-of-Death.aspx#2170 well, i dont know what to think about this one. brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/08/Damages-And-My-Paralyzing-Fear-of-Death.aspx#2170 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:49:20 GMT