A different take and twist on a historical genre filled with betrayal, power, greed and intimacy.

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2018)

"The Favourite" is one film as you watch it does have some historical context, yet it differs in many ways for it's twist of dark heart like comedy and it's very blunt and naughty like with intimate feel. Yet still it's typical 18th century England in times of sibling rivals, war, and the court of the queen and themes of power, greed, and betrayal are so common. Set in the scheme like rabbit filled court of Queen Anne(in a well rounded turn from Olivia Colman) her relationship with Lady Sarah(Rachel Weisz) is just fine until Sarah's cousin Abigail(Emma Stone) arrives then trouble stirs up as a plot of tricks and put downs lurk in the palace. As the old adage always says three is a crowd and this is true for this trio of ladies as the relationships are very toxic and filled with drama and change only wild and naughty like intimacy moves all along so well.
Overall the picture is a good spin and twist on loyalty and trust, or not to trust for that matter as charm and being on the throne with the Queen is highly desired in times of war and political difference, it's high drama and a little wicked blood sport of hierarchy. So view this palace as it has plenty to offer.