A movie that doesn't bend knees (tv)

Rating: 7/10 (30 April 2015)

Compared to actual movies which are formated to say the expected opinion, this movie is a welcomed change because it tells a personal critical point of view that helps the audience to make its own opinion. I'm not an expert to tell if all the facts are accurate but at least, this movie is courageous!
First, it's an open critic of the queen and her family. It clearly shows that they don't understand the people they govern, that they lack of human qualities, that they are so dumbly stuck to etiquette that they forget the reason it has been invented.
Next, it's a hidden critic of their way of life: it clearly shows that the royals have an unintelligible wealth, that they don't lack anything, that they have an endless team of lackeys for everything. In short, they don't get tired to work like their people. In a way, they are just expected to do speeches and representation and lead the nation by example and inspiration but for this tragedy, they just failed miserably!
Usually, I can't stand Mirren as an actress (remember Benjamin Gates) but here, I recognize she is totally great. The movie is also interesting mixing real footages with fiction (a bit like Oliver Stone) but I would have pushed for more, especially with her speech!