Ash Wednesday (1973)

An ageing wife goes under the surgeon's knife in the hope that the cutting away of years from her face will also cut away the toll they've taken on her marriage. She's a woman disconnected from her husband and in many ways from herself. There’s nothing glamorous about it, which is the opposite of how many of us see Elizabeth Taylor.
The cold, uneasy beginnings in the clinic are unusual. Beyond that, things get more traditional visually. But, even so, it won’t satisfy anyone seeking a typical Hollywood movie. It’s another of those interesting roles she took during the 70s and for which she rarely gets the credit due.

2½ discarded parts out of 5