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Summary: Great Film!
Review: A really well done film. A few historical inaccuracies, but they do not affect the quality of the story.. Dame Judi is wonderful!
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Summary: An Outstanding Film, Top-Notch Performances
Review: Another great work by Director, John Madden. A keen and personal insight into the life of Queen Victoria with stellar performances by Judy Dench and the entire cast. Should have been a big Oscar winner in 1997!
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Summary: PLEASE WATCH THIS MOVIE
Review: As a die-hard romantic, it is sometimes difficult for me to watch a movie that does not include a love affair of some kind. The love affair depicted in this movie is a much different one---between the best friends and is sensitively and masterfully done. Judi Dench is simply a knock-out as Queen Victoria. Even at her sternest, a small smile seems to be lurking about her mouth. She broke my heart confessing her feelings toward Brown. Billy Connolly, also, is just superb. His Brown is unfailingly loyal, even in the face of abandonment, and his unflinching love for Victoria is heartrending. I LOVED this movie, from beginning to end. The relationships between "upper" servants and royalty to everyday people is always interesting and discussed throughout the movie. Please watch it. You will not regret it.
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Summary: PLEASE WATCH THIS MOVIE
Review: As a die-hard romantic, it is sometimes difficult for me to watch a movie that does not include a love affair of some kind. The love affair depicted in this movie is a much different one---between the best friends and is sensitively and masterfully done. Judi Dench is simply a knock-out as Queen Victoria. Even at her sternest, a small smile seems to be lurking about her mouth. She broke my heart confessing her feelings toward Brown. Billy Connolly, also, is just superb. His Brown is unfailingly loyal, even in the face of abandonment, and his unflinching love for Victoria is heartrending. I LOVED this movie, from beginning to end. The relationships between "upper" servants and royalty to everyday people is always interesting and discussed throughout the movie. Please watch it. You will not regret it.
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Summary: This is the best movie I have ever seen.
Review: Being a big royalty and history buff, I was really looking forward to seeing this movie. I admit that the first time I watched it, I wasn't fully convinced. So I watched it again, and it really grew on me. I have now watched it 12 times and cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful love story between Queen Victoria and John Brown. Judi Dench is a good actress to begin with, and the role of Queen Victoria was made for her. She is absolutely excellent. Billy Conolly is not someone I would normally think of for this type of part, but he comes through well and ends up doing a fine job. The added twists of Disraeli (Antony Sher)make this a provocative film. However, first and foremost this movie is a beautiful love story with very surprising characters and results. END
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Summary: Mrs. Brown
Review: Billy Conolly virtually fills the screen in a brilliant performance as Queen Victoria's (a flawless Dame Judi Dench) closest confidant and willing conduit to the outside world and public she has shunned since the death of her husband. Everytime he escorts her out for one of her morning rides and simply calls her 'woman', it's a moment of comedic joy, mild irritation and comfort that that is so nuanced and perfect that their relationship seems even deeper and tender than the story implies. The gist of the piece is that while the Queen finally begins to open up and feel alive again, naysayers and other royal advisors vehemently disapprove of her associating with a commoner and do everything in their power to put a stop to it. In the end, John Brown's devotion to her Majesty costs him his life, but the bond forged by these two individuals never dies.
"Mrs. Brown" is a stunning piece of work that is destined to become a classic. Exceptionally well done, in every aspect.
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Summary: An outstanding, touching story.
Review: Following the death of her beloved husband, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria withdrew from the outside world. As the years pass, and the Queen shows no sign of returning to duties, her entourage decides to bring her old groom from Balmoral, John Brown. Here lies the beginning of this story.Mr. Brown succeeds in reaching the Queen, and a bond begins to grow between them, giving rise to scandal. The love they share is not one of passion, but of something much deeper - true friendship. This movie demonstrates a depth of emotion and humanity that I thought was gone from the movie industry. I would (and do) highly recommend this movie. As with all movies, license was taken with history (e.g. John Brown served as the Queen's factotum long before Albert's death), but this is largely irrelevant to the story. My one complaint against the movie is that there is one scene where Billy Connolly briefly appears naked. The nudity adds nothing to the story and was wholly gratuitous. This, though, is probably the only scene that is unsuitable for younger viewers.
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Summary: Super Movie!!! A TRUE KEEPER!!!
Review: Great acting and a great script. I have watched it several times and loved it!
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Summary: Beautiful Movie
Review: How one Women Over Comes her Sadness, Bitterness because of Love! Its a true Romantic Movie that touches your soul within! I give it 5 GOLDEN Stars!!! Its a Must See in My Book!
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Summary: Judi,Judi,Judi...Flawless Performance......
Review: I first discovered Dame Judi Dench when I saw Mrs.Brown....I was amazed by her performance....This is the only movie that I watched and wanted more....and then preceded to watch Dame Judi and Billy Connelly again..Since I rented Mrs. Brown, the next day I ran and bought the film.....I am now a devoted fan of Dame Judi Dench....What a actress!!!
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