Not what I expected

Rating: 6/10 (31 March 2019)

I absolutely loved the acting, especially Olivia Coleman's performance. Unfortunately, I expected a high-end period piece about Queen Anne, not a far-out, fictionalized dry comedy. I disliked how much fiction was inserted into this story - but that was just myself being 'off' in expectations. I suppose if one goes into this movie with different expectations, they would appreciate. I laughed out loud at the weird dance scene, tho it was one of many bizarre moments. The one-note, repetitive music score was also bizarre, and a little annoying, although it was appropriate for what I believe the director wanted you to feel. The fish-eye camera angles were... unnecessary? Maybe it is beyond my own tastes. I loved the costumes, and realistic makeup. (I can't stand it when period pieces show 21st century makeup trends. I assume what shows here is more realistic for the time and makeup quality.) At the end the of the movie, I did want more -- more of the real story. Thanks internet. Lastly, I detested the hard-to-read, acute, justified block typography. Someone apparently wants to start a new trend in graphic design which I'm hoping will not be accepted nor duplicated.... please, no.