An Oscar Contender

Rating: 10/10 (22 October 2006)

Mark my words, this movie will result in an(other) Oscar nomination for Helen Mirren. Very well acted. You know that when you forget who the actor is and believe you are really watching the Queen of England. I felt like a voyeur peeking through a camera lens looking behind the scenes at a period in the Queen's life that must have been truly hard - the sadness and beauty left in the wake of Princess Diana's short life. Extremely moving and sure to choke you up and even bring a few tears. Her husband, Prince Phillip, doesn't fair very well nor does Tony Blair's second-in-command. The one thing I noticed most about the actors surrounding The Queen, and this includes the Queen Mum and Prince Charles, they may not have been look-a-likes but they certainly captured their mannerisms, especially the guy who plays Tony Blair. There's one sad moment in the Queen's life involving a beautiful (deer) stag just before she is to go before the cameras and address the world over Diana's death. Very well played.
Best movie I've seen this year and I've seen everything worth while to see, thus far.