Review of Queen Christina (1934) by Josh W — 14 Jul 2008

Very good and underrated early 30s movie. Garbo really is one the all time greats.

This review of Queen Christina (1934) was written by Josh W on 14 Jul 2008.

Queen Christina has generally received very positive reviews.

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Decades later, Queen Christina remains one of Garbo's most poignant, touching, and enjoyable films, showing the Divine in all her glory…

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By Sarah R (607) on 24 Oct 2009

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Gretta Garbo is amazing and the scene between her and John Gilbert (I think it's him) in the inn room where she is memorizing every detail…

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By Joni R (22) on 18 Sep 2008

I was pleasantly surprised by this film. When I seen that it was on I thought o here we go usual foreign royality mince…

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By Ahmed M (451) on 24 Aug 2010

Interesting, although when u end up knowing more abt the real queen --- a far more interesting figure than the lovelorn character tht Hollywood…

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By Kalvi R (5) on 07 Feb 2010

One of Garbo's fine performances, also it has some great shots, but the Queen Christina of Sweden's story is much greater than the movie…

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By Dan G (1,214) on 05 Feb 2013

It might fall head over heartstrings one too many times, but there's a quaint darkness to Queen Christina, and Garbo -- like Joan of Arc --…

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By Karen G (231) on 13 Aug 2008

American Cinematic classic superb. Recommended to me by a gentleman who knew Garbo. Enjoy the non-computer lavish scenes, even in black and white…

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By Silvia O (89) on 08 Mar 2009

Perhaps it is only me who is not accustomed to older movies (which I must confess is true) but sometimes, I just found the acting irritatingly…

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By Cindy I (193) on 07 Oct 2010

This is one of Greta Garbo's better roles, playing the title role of Queen of Sweden Christina…

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