The making of a strong monarch through adversity.

Rating: 9/10 (29 November 1998)

A beautifully designed film that tells a very human story of a girl that learns to be a strong Queen through loss and adversity. Wonderful performances, especially from Rush and Blanchett, with fine support from many others. Went in expecting a "Masterpiece Theatre" type of movie--historical and somewhat distant emotionally but found myself involved and intrigued all the way through.