Review of Victoria & Abdul (2017) by Travis B — 24 Nov 2017

I wanted to like it and I did. A simple story pleasantly delivered.

This review of Victoria & Abdul (2017) was written by Travis B on 24 Nov 2017.

Victoria & Abdul has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alan W (854) on 03 Feb 2018

Maravillosa historia de igualdad y merecimiento…

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By Mark B (2,206) on 03 Feb 2018

Maravillosa historia de igualdad y merecimiento…

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By Ryanheroftime (11) on 13 Jan 2020

Spiolers' Victoria and Abdul is an ok film. Historically wrong. It makes King Edward VII a Villian. The Ending is Hollywood Trash…

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By Jim T (453) on 11 Mar 2018

An exceptional movie about frienDship. Dame judy dench is remarkable In her role as Queen victoria. A big yes to this film…

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By William Venegas (102) for La Nación (Costa Rica) (102) on 21 Feb 2018

The film is sharp in how it illustrates the palace games for power. [Full Review in Spanish]…

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By Li Lai (99) for Mediaversity Reviews (99) on 01 Nov 2018

While Victoria & Abdul does tell the story of an inspiring friendship, it comes wrapped in an odious package of colonialist sentimentality…

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By Ian H (828) on 02 Feb 2018

Great performances and a solid film overall does not save this film from some of the pitfalls and cliches. It is still quite an enjoyable film…

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By Matt Ward (84) for Cinematic Considerations (84) on 06 Nov 2018

Victoria and Abdul is a well above average biopic featuring a royal (Dame Judy) Dench at the top of her game…

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By Alejandro970 (859) on 14 Aug 2020

Set in the final years of Queen Victoria's reign, it focuses on her unusual friendship with a Hindu merchant who became her teacher, spiritual…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 15 Mar 2018

There is nothing like a pathetic period drama that romanticizes the platonic relationship between a condescending white queen and a submissive…

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