Review of A Royal Affair (2012) by Ernest E — 19 Jun 2012

Brooding doctor Mikkelson tries to sneakily pass freedom laws in an oppressive theocratic country.

This review of A Royal Affair (2012) was written by Ernest E on 19 Jun 2012.

A Royal Affair has generally received very positive reviews.

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Featuring a commanding performance from the ever-impressive Mads Mikkelsen, there is much here to admire -- and even more to decadently enjoy…

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By Alonso A (135) on 18 Jan 2017

Amazing actings, great cinematography and outstanding in technical aspects, all in hand with a great script and even better real story…

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By Bob S (742) on 22 Dec 2015

Slow, but a good story. Historically accurate more or less. Well acted for the most part…

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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 Love A (18) on 07 Jan 2015

Wonderful story, and they stayed true to the historical facts behind the characters…

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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 Silvia S (13) on 07 Oct 2015

A riveting drama with the exceptional Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Johann Friedrich Struensee and a very solid supporting cast…

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By Tom F (311) on 09 Dec 2015

A wonderful story of Denmark's history I did not know. And Mads Mickelson does any fantastic job in this film…

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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 Sarah Gopaul (223) for Digital Journal (223) on 21 Oct 2018

As a period piece based on a true story, it's not surprising A Royal Affair is long…

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