Review of A Royal Affair (2012) by Sarah A — 30 Jan 2014

Danish. Mads Mikkelsen. Attempt to bring ideas of the enlightenment to the Danish Monarchy in the 1700s. Based on a true story, incredible the progressive things happening for the time period...

This review of A Royal Affair (2012) was written by Sarah A on 30 Jan 2014.

A Royal Affair has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Chris I (243) on 01 Aug 2014

A beautifully made film delving into the chaotic time of Danish politics when the ideas of the Enlightenment were first starting to take hole…

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By Hugo G (498) on 24 Aug 2016

8.3/10 Very good period movie with excellent performances, and Alicia Vikander that is always outstanding. ~August 25, 2016~…

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By Kelly K (668) on 19 Aug 2014

A very interesting film indeed. All I learned from this film was that no matter how bad the situation is, two wrongs don't make a right…

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By Loren O (9) on 19 Jul 2014

Incredibly romantic and tragic. Mads Mikkelson is an amazing actor and does his role justice…

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By Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Examiner (271) on 19 Dec 2018

It is a polished, exciting piece of work…

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By Brianna R (23) on 06 Sep 2016

Great movie! If it wasn't based on a true story I wouldn't have liked it as much but overall I thought it was great…

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By Camerabouncegod (87) on 21 Feb 2015

Oh look at that ..a perfect 10 looking out at all the poor.....reminds me of television as a whole....we strive to be attractive and fit although…

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By Deborah Ross (530) for The Spectator (1,162) on 30 Aug 2018

Although, at times, this is rather coolly aloof in tone, the cast is knock-out, and it is so excellently and expertly done, I'm pretty sure…

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By Audreythomas25 (176) on 24 Jan 2016

A Royal Affair covers plenty of stately ground, all in good time…

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By Ada D (59) on 24 Jan 2015

A Danish film and their royal history. A great film to learn about Danish history and it's revolution…

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