Review of The Duchess (2008) by Roberti. — 20 Dec 2008
Too many historical biopics wallow in a shallow pond, emerging oddly hollow. Here the duchess finds that life with the duke shatters her preconceptions. Where is the love? The producers effectively use the heroic trappings as a setting for real drama too many people encounter today.
In spending so much on the finery, sometimes the setting trumps the fragility. On balance, the duchess does what movies can do.
This review of The Duchess (2008) was written by Roberti. on 20 Dec 2008.
The Duchess has generally received positive reviews.
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