Review of The Queen (2006) by Steven Y — 26 Mar 2009
On the 1st of September 1997, the world saw tragedy. In the turmoil that followed, Princess Diana's death was blamed on the Media, the driver, and an entire array of others, before the upset and ill meant malaise of the public was turned sneeringly to the Royal Family.
Director Stephen Frears recreates one week in 1997 with intelligent, deft strokes. The presentation of Princess Diana is artfully done in news snippets and archive footage, which brilliantly demonstrates the high impact her being had on people.
But the film belongs to Helen Mirren, who takes on of her most challenging roles and showing us that behind The Queen lay a person, and one with feelings. Other delights in this film come in some high brow one liners and some other good performers, but the best thing about it is how it manages to make you think, and even empathise with a group of people that you never saw yourself giving a toss about.
Overall its a very good film to watch.
This review of The Queen (2006) was written by Steven Y on 26 Mar 2009.
The Queen has generally received very positive reviews.
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