Review of A Royal Affair (2012) by Ratih A — 04 Feb 2013

Mads Mikkelsen does it again - he's wonderful as the doctor who changes Denmark through his influence on a young queen and a crazy king. See this movie!

This review of A Royal Affair (2012) was written by Ratih A on 04 Feb 2013.

A Royal Affair has generally received very positive reviews.

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