lacerating dialogue of the 18th century

Rating: 8/10 (26 March 2019)

I didn't exactly know the plot of "The Favourite" prior to watching it. What really impressed me was some of the dialogue. It may be the monarchy's domain, but the characters offer up some of the most biting remarks imaginable. I guess that it was their only escape from what was essentially a closed world.
Olivia Colman - of whom I had never heard before the release, despite having seen her in some movies - notably won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Anne (although I still contend that the Oscar should've gone to Glenn Close for "The Wife"). Nonetheless, the movie really belongs to Rachel Weisz as Sarah Churchill. This woman doesn't take crap from anyone. I wouldn't call the movie a masterpiece, as it has a bit of a stodgy side, but I still recommend it.