Review of Victoria & Abdul (2017) by Terry Lynn C — 12 Oct 2017

Really lovely period piece, Dame Judi is perfect and Ali Fazal is charming!!

This review of Victoria & Abdul (2017) was written by Terry Lynn C on 12 Oct 2017.

Victoria & Abdul has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joey R (301) on 26 Oct 2018

Despite its poor narrative and historical improbabilities, Victoria & Abdul is rather interesting and delightful…

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By Frances C (80) on 18 Feb 2018

Marvelous. Of course the mere presence of Judi Dench all but guarantees that. Great cast. Good job dealing with the humanity of Queen Victoria…

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By John B (4,244) on 14 Apr 2018

Did Queen Victoria, head of the church of England, defender of the Christian faith, die in her sins…

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By Mark L (1,544) on 23 Jun 2018

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By Steve C (928) on 25 Dec 2018

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By Shawn R (752) on 19 Mar 2018

Funny and endearing take on a unique era in Queen Victoria's life…

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The first thing anyone will say after watching this movie is how utterly amazing Judi Dench is, and rightly so, she ones again dons the robes…

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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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By Fatima A (16) on 13 Feb 2018

Absolutely love this film. They have captured the relationship between Victoria and Abdul perfectly…

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By Sarah Cartland (189) for Caution Spoilers (189) on 23 Nov 2018

This tale of a young Indian servant who catches the eye of the old queen and ends up her favourite means well, but isn't enough of an irritant…

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