Almost a two-character counter-play in surprisingly light-footed account...

Rating: 6/10 (15 September 2008)

Surprisingly entertaining and light-footed account from within the British royal family (and prime minister Tony Blair) during the tumultuous weeks following princess Diana's death in 1997. Plays almost like a two-character drama as Sheen and Mirren excellently counter-play on which moves the royal court should and shouldn't make in the extremely crucial situation. With dialog and scenes that obviously take large liberties with the truth but remains quite non-judgmental in tone.
Scores intriguing looks behind the scenes of power & celebrity worshiping, that underlines my own opinion that monarchy, as such, is seriously to be questioned in a modern, democratic world. It's quite sickening to see the opulent privileges (and superior attitudes of human values) a family inherits, that people have to pay for in taxes...
Politics aside, it's 6 out of 10 from Ozjeppe.