Review of A Royal Affair (2012) by Beth J — 04 Dec 2012

Love conquers all ... and can change a nation.

This review of A Royal Affair (2012) was written by Beth J on 04 Dec 2012.

A Royal Affair has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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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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By Amy H (936) on 15 Mar 2015

Watched it purely because Mads Mikkelsen is in it. I like this true story adaptation. A bit heart-breaking…

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By Filipeneto (856) on 23 Feb 2018

Based on true events, this film depicts the life and marriage of the Danish King Christian VII with the British princess Carolina Matilde,…

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By Drew R (396) on 24 Oct 2015

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By Jay T (176) on 08 Aug 2015

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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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It may be a steamy and sumptuous bodice-ripper, but A Royal Affair aspires to much more and succeeds in becoming a thoughtful and universal…

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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 Spencer S (1,155) on 10 Jan 2015

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