Scarlett Johansson’s forgotten early period drama fans say is ‘superb’ | Films | Entertainment

One of Scarlett Johansson’s early performances in an overlooked cinematic treasure is now available to stream completely free of charge.

The Hollywood heavyweight has become synonymous with some of the most successful and critically lauded films of recent decades, from her legendary portrayal of Black Widow across the Marvel Cinematic Universe to her Academy Award-nominated turns in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.

Her latest venture saw her headline the colossal blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth alongside Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey, whilst she’s set to collaborate once more with Adam Driver in the forthcoming crime drama Paper Tiger, due for release later this year.

Admirers of the internationally celebrated actress will no doubt be keen to explore some of her formative work ahead of her return to cinema.

Following a string of supporting and principal parts during the 1990s, Johansson achieved worldwide acclaim in the early 2000s through successes including Ghost World, Eight Legged Freaks and Lost in Translation, reports the Mirror.

Having established herself as a box office draw, she secured multiple film roles in 2004, amongst them the relatively obscure period comedy A Good Woman, adapted from Oscar Wilde’s cherished play Lady Windermere’s Fan.

Johansson portrays Meg Windermere in this timeless story of betrayal and retribution, focusing on the enigmatic Mrs Erlynne (portrayed by Helen Hunt), who abandons her privileged existence among New York’s elite for Amalfi, Italy, where she becomes involved with Meg’s spouse, the aristocratic Robert Windermere (Mark Umbers).

The film is presently streaming on Pluto TV, where viewers can access an extensive collection of films and television programmes at no cost.

Whilst A Good Woman didn’t garner critical acclaim upon release, it boasts a dedicated following of enthusiasts who maintain the adaptation of Wilde’s timeless comedy deserves attention.

One five-star Letterboxd review stated: «Wonderfully written. So many lovely sounding lines. Even if the twist is a bit easy to guess, there’s still a love triangle to figure out, so you stay well engaged.

«Helen Hunt will always remain one of the most enchanting voices in cinema, and Scarlett Johansson is one of the most beautiful faces ever to grace the silver screen.»

Another viewer declared: «This was so good what the hell. It literally had me so invested I was screaming, crying, giggling and kicking my feet.»

Another enthusiast maintained it’s criminally underappreciated, declaring: «Okay I really enjoyed this movie, it’s entertaining, visually stunning, and beautiful in its message of love and the twists are crazy, I seriously have no idea how y’all are rating it so low???»

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The acclaim extended to Rotten Tomatoes, where one spectator penned: «I actually really liked this movie. It was clean, other than a little cleavage and amoral jokes, though not crass jokes.

«The acting was superb from several of the cast, and I was happy to see Mrs. Erlynne get a happy ending.»

For those seeking breezy entertainment accompanied by a generous helping of intrigue, this complimentary streaming treasure ticks all the boxes.

A Good Woman is available to stream on Pluto TV.