Overrated historical quasi comedy romp.

Rating: 7/10 (12 February 2019)

Enjoyable part historical royal yomp, rather overrated by the serious film critics about the court of the last Stuart monarch, Queen Anne (Olivia Colman).
Basically we see an illness ridden Queen Anne who spends most of the film confined to her bed chamber that becomes a focal point location for some of the more sexual scenes that follow.
The Favourite of the title refers to Anne's favourite in my opinion and I'm not just talking as a conventional lady in waiting. In terms of their sexual performance?
They are Lady Marlborough (Rachel Weisz) her 'loyal' lady in waiting whose husband Lord Marlborough is abroad in battle versus the French and young upstart Abigail (Emma Stone).
Stone begins the film as a penniless waitress to Lady Marlborough but promotes to a Lady by conveniently marrying. She worms her way into the bed chamber of the Queen putting Lady Marlborough in a rage.
The jealous side battle between Lady Marlborough and Abigail becomes a major part of the film. Who rises victorious?
Some good performances by the leads, excellent set design and cinematography are plus points of the film but let it be known. I think this film is overrated. Seriously.