Review of Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) by Alan K — 23 Dec 2012

The movie protrays an aspect of FDR's character that one doesn't see much in any history books--and it's funny.

This review of Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) was written by Alan K on 23 Dec 2012.

Hyde Park on Hudson has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Eddie K (183) on 30 Jan 2017

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By Kenny V (90) on 17 Jan 2014

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By Jacob B (1,524) on 11 May 2014

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By Asia Frey (149) for Lagniappe (Mobile, AL) (149) on 21 Aug 2018

As a snapshot, or a character study, or just an interesting historical anecdote, Hyde Park on Hudson worked beautifully on some levels, while…

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By Anthony D (454) on 19 Mar 2014

Reviewers hated this but I loved this little behind the scenes look at the first visit by a British King to an American President and the little…

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By Karsh D (1,216) on 16 Dec 2013

Based on a weekend visit from the then king and queen of England and roosevelts complicated love life…

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By Dcedmonds (184) on 13 Nov 2014

Hyde Park on Hudson 10 Scale Rating: 4.0 (Bad) ... The Good: Bill Murray was amazing as FDR…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 08 May 2015

I don't believe that I have seen a film about FDR before, so this was interesting…

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By Lane B (58) on 15 Jun 2015

Hyde Park on Hudson is a disappointing film. It is about the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret Daisy Suckley…

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