Strong acting but overall disappointing

Rating: 5/10 (23 March 2019)

I love period pieces, so I was interested to see the portrayal of little known Queen Anne. The acting, costumes, and period setting were exquisite. However the dizzying wide angle shots, jarring music, strange scene juxtapositions, and awkward storytelling left me confused and disappointed. This film had so much promise, and there is no surprise why Olivia Coleman won an Oscar for her role. The strange art-house cinematography choices were major detractors, and the ridiculous end scene left me incredulous. The raw material and talent were here, but the finished product is disappointing.