This film was perfect in every way. It didn't blow me away but I cannot find a single fault.
You are thrown into the life of Queen Victoria from the day she was born. Although it may not be factually correct and filled with embellishment I feel like I was witness to a true story. A story of beautiful romance, politics, families and deception.
Even if period pieces are not your usual thing give this a try. It is shorter than most for a start at just 105 minutes. Nothing like your normal 3 hour epic. This film had a totally different feel to others in the same genre such as Pride and Prejudice or Emma. It's quick paced, clever and easy to follow.
The viewer is witness to the battle Victoria went through to keep her crown in sights as a young girl, how she and Albert fell madly in love and the trials of tribulations of being a young Queen. The on screen passion between Emily Blunt (Victoria) and Rupert Friend (Albert) is incredible and really holds the film together. Produced by Martin Scorsese you can expect nothing else but a perfectly contrived piece of genius.
As someone who is not all that interested in the monarchy and all that surrounds it did make me want to learn more about the feisty Queen and her life with Albert. Perhaps I just want to check what parts of the film are thought to be true and which are not but I hope it all was!
As I said, I don't think this was an outstanding or groundbreaking film but it is beautiful empowering and really enjoyable to watch.
5/5
Enjoy a taster of the film below...
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