SnoReptilePlenty
Memorable, crazy movie
BoardChiri
Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay
Sameer Callahan
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
SnoopyStyle
Queen Victoria (Emily Blunt) was born in 1819 and gains the crown in 1838 after her uncle King William IV (Jim Broadbent)'s death. One year earlier, she is controlled by her mother Duchess of Kent (Miranda Richardson) and her husband Sir John Conroy (Mark Strong). They want her to sign over her powers by declaring a regency. King Leopold of Belgium wants to secure the crown by sending his nephew Prince Albert (Rupert Friend) to seduce Victoria. She falls under the influence of Prime Minister Lord Melbourne (Paul Bettany).This is a solid historical drama with Emily Blunt bringing a solid performance. In the end, it is more of a history lesson that needs more drama to make it compelling. It's a stoic biopic. Quebecois director Jean-Marc Vallée does a competent job bringing out the regal palatial glow. The story needs to zero in on the essential relationship that it wants to bring out. I'm not sure Albert is the most compelling although it's the easiest for a historical romance. I would have liked to see Victoria through Melbourne's eyes instead.
chriskunselman
this movie looked gorgeous and most of the acting, especially from blunt and bettany was very good but it was too heavily edited. i watched the DVD extras and most of the deleted scenes in my humble opinion should have been left in, especially the lady hastings affair. while watching the movie the affairs of state come across as confused at times due to the lack of depth in the story. now i understand this is mainly a love story about the queen and albert but w/people of such monumental historical import the backdrops and intrigues can only enhance even a love story if handled correctly. still, an enjoyable biopic just not definitive.
movie_watcher 1234
As I said on another post, I love period pieces. This one was very good too from a lot I have watched until now. But a bit flawed too. Emily Blunt was a great actress, she did a very good job, but not her best. Now I'm not an actress to dispute other's abilities to portray a character, but as a viewer giving his three cents I just got a little bit annoyed by her constant laughing at some scenes. I don't know the history about Queen Victoria, nor I read or learned about who and how she really was, but from this movie she seemed not that royal-sh. But Mrs Blunt still did a great job though, her laugh didn't made me rank lower this movie. The story was slow, decent and beautiful by the end. The acting was great, Rupert did a wonderful job as prince Albert. He is new for me on screen, unfortunately I haven't seen other production's by him until now, but I'm looking forward from now on. The costume and designer's were great also. But it didn't make me feel that I was watching a 1800's placed movie but a really modern one. Hope everyone understands what I mean.All in all it was good. Minor flaws, but worth watching.8/10
lovely_moviefan
I am not sure why I love this film and have, without thinking, seen it several times. Maybe it is because of Blunt's moving and darn right brilliant performance as a naive girl turned passionate, confident, and loving queen who chooses to find love in her own time, and finds a great man to share her life with. Or maybe it is Friend's handsome and yet vulnerable Prince Albert, who's charming persona is something any woman would fall for lol Each supporting actor was very well laced and acted. I love Paul Bettany, and Melbourne's calculating acting had me guessing for a minute about where his allegiance lied. Strong's performance in this film is great; he keeps getting better and better! While I love Miranda Richardson in this, I had mixed feelings about her character....or maybe we were supposed to feel apathetic towards her yet pity when her daughter resents her for not comforting her during Conroy's rant. The visuals as amazing, the performances superb, and it's easy to see how much England (from what I saw in London in my short time there) appreciated & admired the Queen.
