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NICOLE KIDMAN'S 'UNDOING' IN "THE UNDOING"

       Any film or TV series with Nicole Kidman is usually a must-see as far as this critic is concerned. It's not because she's beautiful and a legitimate "movie star."  It's because she is a good actress, believable in a variety of roles over the years. Until now.      The HBO limited series, THE UNDOING, is not generally well acted, and that includes Hugh Grant as co-star ( Donald Southerland is OK, but not special ). Yet, the script was written ( by David Kelley ) to provide Emmy award - winning scenes for the primary actors. We could hear everyone involved saying, "Here's a scene they can 'milk - dry,'  garnering emotions from the audience.  A real winner. "      Does this mean that The Undoing is really bad, a disappointment on pretty much every level? No,  not entirely. That is if we, the audience, experiences the series with mostly our eyes. While the plot is confusing, the characters melodrama...