Review of Mrs Brown (1997) by David A — 06 May 2010
(from The Watermark 03/01/98).
A historical love story that proves codependency is not a 20th-century phenomenon. Queen Victoria of England (Dench) is completely inconsolable after the death of her beloved husband, Prince Albert. One of the few remaining memories she has of him is his stable master and close friend, Mr. Brown (Connolly). The two become friends, and as their friendship grows, so does speculation about the nature of their relationship. Connolly takes over running all aspects of the Queen's life, while at the same time he enjoys the newfound notoriety of being her right arm man. The excellent performances by Dench and Connolly make the film an interesting journey in the connection of two souls. Dench is especially good, and her Oscar nomination is a fitting tribute. The film's only problem is one inherent to these types of character studies: their is no real dramatic climax, and you may wonder what the film adds up to as a whole after leaving the theater.
This review of Mrs Brown (1997) was written by David A on 06 May 2010.
Mrs Brown has generally received positive reviews.
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