Review of A Royal Affair (2012) by Jim H — 12 Jun 2013
Danish King Christian VII's personal physician has an affair with the queen.
A lush, with beautiful costumes and exquisite set design, and sprawling epic, this film is extraordinary. The three primary characters, portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander, and Mikkel Boe Folsgaard, are compelling and interesting. Struensee's commitment to post-Enlightenment ideals and steely eyed romanticism make for a compelling leading man, and he perfectly complemented by Caroline's steadfastness. Christian VII is much like George III, and both make interesting characters.
I learned a ton about Denmark and Danish history, and the conflict between religion and progress, faith and science makes for a timeless story.
Overall, I enjoyed this film immensely, and all baseball fans will be distracted by how similar Mikkelsen looks compared to Freddy Garcia.
This review of A Royal Affair (2012) was written by Jim H on 12 Jun 2013.
A Royal Affair has generally received very positive reviews.
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