The Dutchess was everything I hoped for

Rating: 8/10 (22 October 2008)

I love Keira Knightley's work in Pride And Prejudice and I love historical fiction books adapted to movies in general. Right after I bought the book I saw a trailer for this movie. So knowing a bit about Georgiana's life I knew the movie would be complicated and a bit heavy, and I hoped it would be handled better than Pride and Prejudice was, but it was absolutely perfect. There were many humorous parts which was unexpected, but welcomed and the heavy parts were handled with great care. I loved all of it. Perfect script, perfect directing and cinematography (much better than Pride and Prejudice) and the acting was up to par. I have already recommended this to my mother and grandparents. If you like twists and turns and maybe a tear and chuckle definitely give it a look. The costumed were beyond extraordinary and don't even start me on the sets!