The Queen
2006. Directed by Stephen Frears. Written by Peter Morgan. Starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, and Alex Jennings.
"Sleeping in the streets and pulling out their hair for someone they never knew. And they think we're mad!"
Helen Mirren gives a marvelous portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in the days after Princess Diana's death. She remains dignified even when she seems cold and injects moments of humor, all the while maintaining an extremely convincing character. Michael Sheen is also impressive as Tony Blair. The Queen is a very well made movie that offers an interesting interpretation of how the royal family could have been feeling behind their emotionless public display.
My grade: B+
"Sleeping in the streets and pulling out their hair for someone they never knew. And they think we're mad!"
Helen Mirren gives a marvelous portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in the days after Princess Diana's death. She remains dignified even when she seems cold and injects moments of humor, all the while maintaining an extremely convincing character. Michael Sheen is also impressive as Tony Blair. The Queen is a very well made movie that offers an interesting interpretation of how the royal family could have been feeling behind their emotionless public display.
My grade: B+
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