An entertaining 90 minutes but don't forget the beers!

Rating: 5/10 (9 September 2006)

Helen Mirren makes every effort to look as miserable as possible playing Mrs W, but sometimes you just feel she is about to burst out laughing, especially during a crucial scene! James Cromwell, as the Duke of Edinburgh, follows her Majesty around like some demented corgi while trying to say as little as possible, and quite rightly so, as every time American actors try to sound English they usually sound like American actors trying to sound English, and the least said about Michael Sheen the better! I've noticed some of our American cousins who have watched this movie have taken it to heart, and as usual believe everything they see on the screen. No commercial movie ever made has ever portrayed the absolute truth, telling the truth doesn't make money, and this film is no exception. Its about as far removed from reality as most other Hollywood money spinners.
I'm British born and bred, and I grew up following the lives of the royals as my parents found them amusing. The movie is quite funny and does entertain as long as your not stupid enough to place your faith in it! so have a few beers and enjoy it... but set your alarm clock just in case!