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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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 Bob S (742) on 22 Dec 2015

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By Loren O (9) on 19 Jul 2014

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By Tammy R (193) on 03 Oct 2016

A well played out period movie. The script seems familiar but without the happy ending…

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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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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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The volatile mix of sex and politics is at the core of the sumptuously produced Danish film A Royal Affair, which, by underplaying its combustible…

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Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander, and Mikkel B. Følsgaard shine in this enthralling tale…

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