The Vidiot Reviews...

Rating: 6/10 (22 April 2010)

The Young Victoria
When your queen is only 18-years-old your country can expect a number of unusual decrees, such as all steeds must be outfitted in Jimmy Choo horseshoes, and all skanks and haters must be imprisoned in the Tower of London.
However, the youthful empress in this drama has more important matters to attend to as she ascends to the throne of England – specifically her mother.
Following the death of her uncle King William (Jim Broadbent), Victoria must contend with her imperious mother (Miranda Richardson), who hopes to usurp her authority. Meanwhile, her cousin Albert (Rupert Friend) vies for her affection.
Inspired by a true story, The Young Victoria is a finely acted film that stretches the truth in order to make a rather drab affair seem more gripping, with mediocre results.
Nevertheless, being ruled by a teenager would be pretty sweet considering that their answer to every quandary would be "whatevs". (Yellow Light)