Well acted by an ensemble cast and Mirren Oscar material

Rating: 8/10 (29 October 2006)

The movie clearly based on the emotions of the people and the lack of emotion shown by the Queen is brilliantly done. The only disappointment is that the film is like a Labour propaganda movie displaying Prime Minister Blair as the hero of the people, but Helen Mirren best epitomises the role of the Queen and as the story unfolds she comes out with dignity. The ensemble cast are excellent and those that play Alastait Campbell and Tony Blair do justice to the roles as indeed Cherie Blair who I imagine is exactly as she is portrayed. The best line in the movie comes from The Queen in answer to a remark from Mr Blair she says- You were afraid that the headlines may apply to you one day- How accurate is that? The Queen is an excellent film and Helen Mirren deserved of an Oscar though I have no doubt she will be pipped by some other meaningless performance from an actress not originated from these shores or from the continent.