Stephen Farber

“To my mind the greatest actresses have all made an indelible impression playing villainesses. Bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck and Angela Lansbury all relished their excursions into evil. Glenn Close is one of the only working actresses who has the potential to join the pantheon….

“Actresses who are willing to plunge into the heart of darkness usually have a strength and daring that enliven all of their performances. The same commanding authority that distinguishes Close’s sinister characters is also on exhibit when she plays more sympathetic roles—in Jagged Edge or The World According to Garp or Sarah, Plain and Tall. But by now, Close has shown an ability to play just about anything….

Stephen Farber
Movieline, November 1996, p 94