The Young Victoria

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Ron S Feb 26, 2019 A gorgeous period drama which passes by quicker than most, The Young Victoria features Emily Blunt, who looks nothing like the actual titular Queen, turning in a dignified performance as the put-upon Monarch at the beginning of her reign. The film is rife with historical inaccuracies, many of which are forgivable but some of which are either careless or done for the purpose of creating drama. The assassination attempt depicted at the end did take place, but neither Victoria nor Albert were injured. But in order to create a bit of tension, Al is left bleeding. I don't know a lot about the actual individuals involved, aside from what I've read, but however fast and loose it plays with the truth, I was surprised by how well paced and engaging it was. It highlights the troubles Victoria had at the beginning of her reign, one which would last for more than half a century, and the relationship both her and the country had with the rest of Europe is generally easy to understand. It's essentially about a power play, with a group of royal and political schemers attempting to control the most powerful chair in the country. It's like Game Of Thrones, but without any of the murder or incest. It's a well-made movie that doesn't cover a lot of ground, feeling more like the first episode of a TV series, but it' still entertaining, if not especially illuminating. See more

Feb 10, 2019 The acting was good. The writing I am not impressed with. For one thing, I cannot get the kicking of her dog and the complete disregard of that heinous abuse out of my head. If she loved her dog so much, and he were kicked, she would 1) not let it go unnoticed and unpunished, 2) she would have at least madedude he was ok, and 3) she would definitely not have slammed her door super chandelier moving loud in a childlike tantrum way without making an even bigger production of the abuse her dog endured by that man. There were several times when I thought things did not seem real because they did not add up with her character portrayal, such as relates mostly to him and to her future husband. The abuser had nothing over her yet she never stood up for herself. She was forced to be petrified of being harmed and then when she actually is several times in the movie, she doesnï¿ 1/2(TM)t even react to anything with guards or even someone walking with her, so that she finds herself alone with someone she is supposedly so afraid of. The love story aspect left me not feeling love but instead feeling like thereï¿ 1/2(TM)s a very rigid story that lacks the truth in emotions and connections to the characters and the love of her life. Iï¿ 1/2(TM)m assuming the writer(s) have never been an 18 year old girl who is controlled, restricted, brazen, and in love. See more

Abraham W Jan 26, 2019 Theme park history for the US 'market', a story of the tired old aristocracy played by the tired old aristocracy of British acting, and full of contemporary phrases like "cut them loose", a very popular 19th century phrasing, and nobility who seem not to have learned basic table manners. See more

Abraham R Dec 16, 2018 Second-favorite film of mine. I love the love story and the chemistry between the actors. I also like how it shows young Queen Victoria grappling with being a female leader in a difficult time and those complexities. It always leaves me smiling at the end though. See more

Hagrid W Jul 11, 2018 Somewhat of a love story of Victoria (Emily Blunt) and Prince Albert (Rupert Friend) as well as a historical lesson how she inherited the role as queen despite her mother still alive. Paul Bettany also stars as Lord Melbourne who would eventually become Victoria's private secretary, as well as Mark Strong as Conroy the private secretary for Victoria's mother, as the Duchess of Kent played by Miranda Richardson. See more

Albus M Feb 18, 2018 This movie depicts the early life of Queen Victoria, as the only legitimate heir of England's King William IV, teenage Victoria, portrayed by Emily Blunt gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life. It becomes quite interesting and this is the time when the monarchy starts seeming like the one we know it today. Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Makeup. See more

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