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 Rating: PG-13
Starring: Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Sylvia Syms
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Synopsis: A stylish portrayal of the British royal family immediately following the death of Princess Diana in August, 1997. After the Princess's passing, the Queen of England goes head-to-head with the country's new image-conscious Prime Minister, Tony Blair. What unfolds is a thematic battle between private and public, responsibility and emotion, custom and action - as a grieving nation waits to see what its leaders will do.
DVD Features:
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Featurette: "The Making of The Queen"
- Audio commentary by director Stephen Frears, writer Peter Morgan, and Royal expert Robert Lacey, author of "Majesty"
Critique:
When I first sat down to see this movie at the theater the first thing I thought was, "This is going to be dry and boring." I have no problem admitting when I am wrong however.
The story behind The Queen actually captures you from beginning to end, swiftly moving the audience from one gamut of the emotional spectrum to the other. I definitely gained a new perspective regarding the Queen of England through this fictitious mime of real events.
Mirren's portrayal of the Queen is flawless. She gives a dynamic to her highness, one not readily seen on the surface. All of the actors give great performances (although I think Prince William's reaction to Diana's death in this film was laughable).
The production itself is a rare, entertaining drama. The DVD features are just as interesting, covering the actual filmmaking, locales, interviews with cast and crew, commentary by British historian and Royal expert Robert Lacey, providing viewers with information on the Royal family,
Royal etiquette, and more.
The Queen is definitely one of those movies you don't want to miss. If you are a fan of drama or historical depictions, this is definitely something you will want to have on your shelf.
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