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The Young Victoria
16 hours ago | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
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Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
Cast: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent
Running Time: 1 hr 59 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: December 25, 2009
Plot: A young girl (Blunt) is caught between two ruling uncles, the King of England and the King of Belgium. Destined to be Queen, the regency order is there to keep her out of power until it’s decided she isn’t too young anymore.
Who’S It For? Period piece. Did you just get excited? This early 1800’s film is a powerful piece of historical drama that I was unaware of, and it should please those who are still too excited by the mention of “period piece.”
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Victoria, as a young child, is never given a reason for her isolation. So you can see how how she could be socially stunted. This is a soap opera of Kings, Queens »
- Jeff Bayer
Review: The Young Victoria
30 December 2009 11:00 AM, PST | Slackerwood | See recent Slackerwood news »
The historical biopic The Young Victoria focuses on the political struggles surrounding the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain as well as the romance of one of the most influential monarchs in history. Written by award-winning writer Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), this film is a visually stunning and engaging portrayal of Victoria's ascent to the throne at a time when the monarch held few political powers.
The title character in The Young Victoria (Emily Blunt) is the object of a royal power struggle. Her uncle, King William (Jim Broadbent), is dying and Victoria is next in line for the throne. Everyone is vying for her favor, but Victoria is kept from the court by her overbearing mother, the Duchess of Kent (Miranda Richardson), who in turn is controlled by her own ambitious advisor, Lord Conroy (Mark Strong). Imposing the Kensingston system, the manipulative pair keep Victoria isolated in »
- Debbie Cerda
[Movie Review] The Young Victoria
26 December 2009 5:39 AM, PST | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
It's a testament to the reserved and unobtrusive sense of the direction from helmer Jean-Marc Vallee that no reactionary lips were set a quivering by the realization that this intimate portrait of the eponymous monarch comes not from a Brit, but instead courtesy of (gasp) a French-Canadian. In fact, as evidenced by his poking a little fun at the overblown opulence of the coronation ceremony Vallee understands all too well that the monarchy of that time, tied as it was to Europe's precarious political situation and various power struggles, was one gigantic circus act that needed little further embellishment from him. Before the pre-teen princess, set to inherit her uncles' throne, has finished hop-scotching across a manner foyer we've already been to Belgium, Germany, and back to England to meet the various aristocracy desperately maneuvering to make a grab for the levers of power.
Chief amongst them is Sir John Conroy »
- Neil Pedley
Review: The Young Victoria
25 December 2009 12:03 PM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
In the latest of many historical biopics, The Young Victoria finds herself in line for the throne after no one is left to assume the duties of monarch from her dying uncle, England’s King William IV. Not only is the heir-apparent being used as a pawn by her overbearing mother, the Duchess of Kent, (Miranda Richardson) and her advisor Lord Conroy (Mark Strong), but they also try to make the Princess sign her duties of Regent over to them. In the meantime, her mother invites Victoria’s cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, for a visit to meet the naive Princess in the hopes that a friendship and possible romance will blossom in time. The Prince’s uncle, King Leopold of Belgium, hopes of an eventual marriage between the future Queen of England and his nephew. Once the King dies, all gloves are off as Victoria assumes the »
- Michelle
Review: ‘The Young Victoria’ is grounded by dull history
18 December 2009 2:12 PM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
How do you make an engaging film about a queen who lent her name to an era known primarily for stuffiness and repression? By adding a little blood and sex, and hoping for the best. At least, that’s the approach “The Young Victoria” tries, and the result is something akin to a tidy museum exhibit.
“The Young Victoria” opens with a sad and lonely girl who has just discovered she’s the only legitimate heir of the House of Hanover, and the future queen of England. Some viewers will undoubtedly be startled by all the Germans running around Kensington Palace. The English had to go to central Europe for its monarchs, and this convoluted lineage hangs over Victoria, and occasionally makes for rough going as various princes and dukes vie for control of England and its queen.
Though she would later become synonymous with rules and suppression, this Victoria »
- Elisabeth Rappe
Review: The Young Victoria
18 December 2009 11:15 AM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
We know Queen Victoria as the stern, round-faced widow who ruled Britain -- the woman who became Queen at the age of 18 and reigned for an impressive 63 years. Peeling that image away, French-Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallee shows us a wholly different side of the Queen in The Young Victoria. Choosing to linger on Victoria's early years rife with isolation and manipulation, Vallee reveals the young woman who came to rise above her environment to become one of the most notable figures in the British monarchy. It's an angle that almost works beautifully, but ultimately falls victim to poor framing and the throes of dramatic romance.
Emily Blunt's Victoria rests at the center of a pulsing web of power struggles. Her mother (the Duchess of Kent, played by Miranda Richardson) is the puppet of her companion, Sir John Conroy (Mark Strong). Together, they struggle to keep control over the young girl, »
- Monika Bartyzel
Emily Blunt is the Girl Who Would Be Queen in ‘The Young Victoria’
18 December 2009 6:03 AM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – One of the functions of royalty seems to be an expected adoration from the peasants. Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend and Paul Bettany offer their interpretation on a monarch’s origins with “The Young Victoria.”
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Emily Blunt is Queen Victoria, who ruled the British Isles from 1837 to 1901. This narrative is about her younger days, when a swarthy rake named Albert (Rupert Friend) wooed the young Vicky and would eventually become her husband. In the meantime, the political machinations threaten to undermine her fledging reign, and the factors of family and background advisers weigh into that equation.
This is the young Victoria as both a poor little rich girl and harbinger of circumstances. She is lonely in the vast caverns of the opulent palaces, and must face the propriety of her eventual rise to the throne. As a teenager, she is shown rejecting the policies of a political enemy, establishing »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Movie Review: The Young Victoria (2009)
18 December 2009 3:14 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend in The Young Victoria
Photo: Apparition The Young Victoria is an excellent film, but it's missing a conclusion. The script penned by Julian Fellowes ends just when it seems it should be getting to the final act of the story of the up-and-down first years of Queen Victoria's rule. Fellowes gets us over a hill only to feed us text to take us down the other side. It's like investing in the stock market and watching your stock climb only to have it earn you hundreds instead of thousands when you cash out. Sure, you're a little richer, but the promise was much greater than the ultimate payoff.
For as melancholy as the film opens, The Young Victoria is actually quite the entertaining royal period piece as it introduces us to 17-year-old Princess Victoria (Emily Blunt) describing her "palace as a prison" while she sits in waiting. »
- Brad Brevet
The Young Victoria
17 December 2009 2:00 AM, PST | Pastemagazine.com | See recent PasteMagazine news »
Release Date: Dec. 18 (limited) Director: Jean-Marc Vallée Writer: Julian Fellowes Cinematographer: Hagen Bogdanski Starring: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Jim Broadbent, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson Studio/Run Time: Sony Pictures Entertainment, 100 mins. Blunt dazzles as British royalty in well-executed period piece She was the snooty girl in The Devil Wears Prada, the hot date in Dan in Real Life, the funny sister in Sunshine Cleaning and the alluring daughter in Charlie Wilson’s War. Now Emily Blunt steps into her first major leading role, dazzling and delighting in period piece The Young Victoria. Mostly set in the 1830s and ’40s, this »
Sarah Ferguson Interview, The Young Victorian
16 December 2009 8:00 PM, PST | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
MoviesOnline sat down with the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, to talk about her new film, “The Young Victoria,” which she co-produced with Graham King, Martin Scorsese and Tim Headington. “The Young Victoria” chronicles Queen Victoria’s ascension to the throne, focusing on the early turbulent years of her reign and her legendary romance and marriage to Prince Albert.
The film was shot on location in England and directed by the critically-acclaimed French-Canadian Jean-Marc Vallee from a script by Academy Award winning Julian Fellowes (“Gosford Park”). It features a distinguished ensemble of actors that includes Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong and Thomas Kretschmann.
As the author of two historical books about the life of Queen Victoria, the Duchess has long believed that the story of the Queen’s early life would make for a powerful motion picture. She has realized that dream, having »
Emily Blunt Interview, The Young Victorian
16 December 2009 8:00 PM, PST | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
Emily Blunt shot to international prominence in 2004 with her lead role in the multi award-winning British movie, My Summer of Love. In 2005, she starred in the critically acclaimed Gideon’s Daughter opposite Bill Nighy and Miranda Richardson and won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. In 2006, Emily appeared in The Devil Wears Prada opposite Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci. She’ll be seen next in The Wolfman alongside Anthony Hopkins and Benicio del Toro.
In The Young Victoria, Emily plays Queen Victoria in the turbulent first years of her reign. Rupert Friend (Pride & Prejudice) portrays Prince Albert, the suitor who wins her heart and becomes her partner in one of history’s greatest romances. This love story, set amongst all the intrigue of the court, also features Paul Bettany (Iron Man, The Da Vinci Code), Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire »
Watch an exclusive 'The Young Victoria' clip
14 December 2009 11:46 AM, PST | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Is it really good to be queen? Okay, probably, but movie audiences are fascinated by any possible peek under the crown, hoping for a glimpse of common humanity.
"The Young Victoria" stars Emily Blunt as the English queen during her early years (hence the title, natch). We're really digging the cast, which boasts the likes of Paul Bettany, Jim Broadbent and Miranda Richardson.
Even better, we have for you an exclusive clip from the movie. Watch it now:
The movie opens in select theaters Dec. 18.
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First poster and test footage for Lesley Manning's sci-fi thriller Telepathy
3 December 2009 11:57 PM, PST | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »
It's safe to say that British helmer Lesley Manning came to public attention in the early 1990's with "Ghostwatch," a TV show about hauntings which was passed on as a real broadcast event (a la "War of the Worlds"). For years Manning has continued to work in television, expanding into film a few years ago with the film adaptation of Martin Wagner's The Agent (I film I've never heard of, never mind seen) but when it was announced that for her next film Manning would be taking on a sci-fi thriller which would star Miranda Richardson, Sam Neill, Natalie Press and Cillian Murphy, she caught my attention.
Written by Stephen Volk (who she worked with in "Ghostwatch"), Telepathy is based in an idea as old as science: that identical twins share a bond that goes beyond blood. Here are the details on the premise:
A pair of identical twins »
The Young Victoria Preview, Clips, Images, And Interview With Martin Scorsese
24 November 2009 11:09 AM, PST | AreYouScreening.com | See recent AreYouScreening news »
Coming to select theaters December 18th is a film that has been receiving a lot of critical praise, and looks absolutely brilliant. The film is The Young Victoria, and it has an incredible team involved. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, written by Academy Award Winner Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park), and produced by a team including Graham King (The Departed), Martin Scorsese, Tim Headington and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York - the film has already received international acclaim. Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) stars as Queen Victoria, and she is surrounded by a great cast - Rupert Friend (Pride & Prejudice) portrays Prince Albert, and also featured are: Paul Bettany (Iron Man, The Da Vinci Code), Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Jim Broadbent (The Damned United, The Chronicles of Narnia), Thomas Kretschmann (Valkyrie), and Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes, Tristan & Isolde). »
- Marc Eastman
'The Young Victoria' - Trailer, 3 clips and images from the Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend and Paul Bettany starrer.
24 November 2009 3:27 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
We have plenty new images as well as the trailer and three clips in from the Apparition-distributed drama "The Young Victoria," starring Emily Blunt, Miranda Richardson, Paul Bettany, Mark Strong, Rupert Friend, Jim Broadbent, Thoms Kretschmann, Jeanette Hain, Jesper Christensen, Harriet Walter, Rachael Stirling, Julian Glover, Princess Beatrix, Morven Christie, Jo Hartley, Michael Maloney and Genevieve O'Reilly. Jean-Marc Vallée directs from the writing by Julian Fellowes, Martin Scorsese produces with Graham King. In select U.S. theatres from December 18, 2009. See all of the images, trailers, clips and movie details in "The Young Victoria" group on MovieJungle.com! »
10 closest Oscar races in the past 20 years
23 November 2009 1:12 PM, PST | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »
One of the shrewdest Oscarologists on the planet is Tariq Khan of Fox News, who often generously shares his views of current and past derbies with Gold Derby readers. Here he takes a nostalgic look at the past two decades, offering his take on the most competitive derbies. Words below are Tariq's. Thanks, m'friend!
We’ve often discussed those Oscar races that seem just too close to call . . . where it’s clear (or at least seems clear) that the eventual winner will nab the Oscar with only a few more votes than his or her nearest competitor. While we can never really know for sure (unless we get one of those top jobs at the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers,) we do have some idea of what may have been the closest races in Oscar history. Allow me to present what I believe were the 10 closest acting races over the course of the past 20 years. »
- tomoneil
Awesome Orson, Strictly Christine and Sex down the tube | Trailer trash
21 November 2009 4:06 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
>>Awesome Orson
British actor Christian McKay is a revelation in Richard Linklater's Me and Orson Welles, which opens next month. McKay (below) seizes the chance of his first film to give a brilliant performance as young Orson, staging his legendary production of Julius Caesar at New York's Mercury Theatre in 1937. Awards surely await. McKay comes from Bury (Caesar, not to praise him...?) and shot the film – which co-stars Zac Efron, Claire Danes, Ben Chaplin and Kelly Reilly – on the Isle of Man. He told me he thought he'd never been to the island – until his proud mum came to see him filming there and told him: "Oh, your Dad and me came here, to Douglas, for our honeymoon. In fact, you were conceived here."
>> Strictly Christine
BBC Films's glamorous new boss Christine Langan likes a dance (she won Trash's best dancing exec award at Cannes), so expect two new musical film extravaganzas. »
- Jason Solomons
Young Victoria, The | Review
16 November 2009 11:23 AM, PST | SmellsLikeScreenSpirit | See recent SmellsLikeScreenSpirit news »
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée Writer(s): Julian Fellowes Starring: Emily Blunt, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Paul Bettany, Mark Strong, Rupert Friend, Thomas Kretschmann, Julian Glover, Michael Maloney, Rachael Stirling This costume drama, directed by Jean-Marc Vallée (C.R.A.Z.Y.), is just that – a costume drama about Queen Victoria’s (Emily Blunt) courting of, and eventual marriage to, Prince Albert (Rupert Friend). Rife with historical inaccuracies, The Young Victoria focuses more on costume and set design than dialogue or character development. Though the costume and set design is magnificent, the cinematography primarily relies upon overtly tight focuses which blur everything but one actor’s face at a time – a technique that is both distracting and frustrating. The scenes are purposefully chopped short, as the film barnstorms through the Cliff Notes of Victoria’s late teens. This is a mere outline of a plot, rather than a fleshed out story. As a result, there »
- Don Simpson
Black Adder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition DVD Review
11 November 2009 1:45 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
I am an anglophile. I will own up to that straight out of the gate. I grew up watching every BBC program offered by my local PBS station. That’s how I came to start my lifelong relationship with Monty Python. That’s where my fascination with Red Dwarf began. That’s how I came across Rowan Atkinson’s gem of a series Black Adder. Brit humor fans click to find more after the jump.
I was shocked, utterly dismayed actually, by the number of my friends who consider themselves pop culture princes and princesses and yet weren’t familiar with the masterpiece that is Black Adder. For those similarly uninitiated, Black Adder encompasses four series, each series containing six episodes a piece. Each series is set in a specific time period and follows the Blackadder that lives during that age. While the exact characters differ between series the actor and name stays consistent. »
- Nico
DVD Review: ‘Blackadder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition’ Rules
2 November 2009 3:01 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Legendary TV shows deserve legendary DVD sets and the “Ultimate Edition” release for the beloved “Blackadder” truly lives up to the often over-used “ultimate” title. Giving fans everything “Adder”-related that they could possibly ask for, this is the perfect gift this holiday season for fans of British television.
DVD Rating: 5.0/5.0
The glorious six-disc set for “Blackadder” includes every episode of the show digitally restored from the original program masters plus a host of all-new bonus features.
Blackadder Remastered: The Ultimate Edition was released on DVD on October 20th, 2009.
Photo credit: BBC Home Video
Starring Rowan Atkinson (“Bean”), Hugh Laurie (“House”), Stephen Fry, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson, and more, the four-series program is a classic in England and has a legion of fans here in the States, and this set is good enough to make a few new “Adder”-holics on either side of the pond.
Each »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
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