Studio character about Royal Family during troubled days following the death of Princess of Wales

Rating: 7/10 (10 December 2008)

The Queen, HM Elizabeth II(Helen Mirren) is an interesting portrayal of the British Royal Family during the turbulent 1997, when the death of Lady Di, the ¨People Princess¨ in Paris when unfortunately happened a car crash . The family , the Queen, Prince Philip of Edinburgh(James Cromwell),Queen Mother(Sylvia Syms), Prince Charles(Alex Jennis) and his two sons decide remain at Balmore castle but Brits people and newspapers don't understand it and ask the Queen a public mourning . Then Prime Minister Tony Blair(Michael Sheen,his wife Cherie is well played by Helen McClory)seeing British people is questioning the monarchy advises the Queen to do a speech mourning the death of Diana of Wales.
This excellent movie is perfectly performed by a magnificent plethora of actors playing real people in actual deeds. They impersonate correctly the royal family, they work out the look of the characters, the voices, gestures and styles. Marvelous Helen Mirren, deservedly Oscar winner, she projects great self-control, and dignity with the spirit within, such as The Queen. James Cromwell and Sylvia Syms did a wonderful work as Prince Philip and Queen Mother respectively. Extraordinary Michael Sheen , he observed several videos of Prime Minister to study his mannerisms. The screenplay by Peter Morgan was based on real knowledge about intimate conversations which originated this interesting flick. Insightful production design and luxurious sets describing the royal scenarios these people live in, as well as lush costumes and atrezzo. Colorful and appropriate cinematography by Alfonso Beato with exceptional images when a splendorous deer appears to The Queen. It's added archive footage in which appear images from Steven Spielberg , Tom Cruise,Nicole Kidman, Luciano Pavarotti and Elton John- who played the famous song, tribute to Lady Di- when they were to funeral at the Westminster Abbey. Atmospheric and adequate musical score by Alexandre Desplat. The picture is well directed by Stephen Frears who is specialized on portrayals about diverse social stratum, such as he proved in ¨Liam,The Van, The snapper, My beautiful laundrette, Sammy and Rosie get laid¨, among others. Rating: Better than average, well worth watching.