The Queen - Britmovie

Brief Encounter · 10-10-2006, 01:40 PM

Excellent film, saw it the other day. Had me captivated the whole way through. Anyone else seen it?

Phil Turner · 14-10-2006, 05:33 PM

Yes, I must agree. Then again, as my favourite film is also Brief Encounter, I suspect we share the same taste in movies!!

As I mentioned in a previous thread, it was good to see the excellent Sylvia Syms in a smallish role as the Queen Mother. Overall, I felt the acting was of a high standard and the Venice Film Festival award was richly deserved.

Regards
Phil Turner

vicvoltaire · 16-10-2006, 02:18 PM

This was my favourite film of the year so far.
It made me laugh and cry. The script should win an award or a hundred it was really spot on.
I wonder how it is doing abroad? On IMDB it makes out not very well in the US.

Fellwanderer · 16-10-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vicvoltaire

This was my favourite film of the year so far.
It made me laugh and cry. The script should win an award or a hundred it was really spot on.
I wonder how it is doing abroad? On IMDB it makes out not very well in the US.

Well, I wonder why that doesn't surprise me.

vicvoltaire · 18-10-2006, 04:27 PM

I thought the Queen was why a lot of Americans came over to England and didn't they love Diana? After my last posting it says that it is opening at more screens over there now so maybe it'll be a slow burner...

thirdlady · 19-10-2006, 10:52 PM

I've not seen that yet but I've always wanted to see it!

for those that have seen it I'm sure Dame helen mirren has done a great Job in playing her majesty!

Fellwanderer · 20-10-2006, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdlady

I've not seen that yet but I've always wanted to see it!

for those that have seen it I'm sure Dame helen mirren has done a great Job in playing her majesty!

I wouldn't expect anything less from Helen Mirren.

WiseFilms · 25-11-2006, 05:51 AM

The movie has been steadily building word of mouth for over a month now, going strong in two -then four- theaters in San Diego County. This week, it's been added to twice as many theaters as the previous week.

Frears rarely disappoints me, but equaly rarely excites me.
He's a decent director, who had an above avg. script, and at least one world class performer.
So far, no serious contenders, to best Helen Mirren for top honers.
As much as I love Rampling and Winslet. No one can challenge Mirren yet.

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Brief Encounter is anticipating the Margaret boxset Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 276 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	The Queen Excellent film, saw it the other day. Had me captivated the whole way through. Anyone else seen it?

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Phil Turner has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 148 Country: iTrader: (0)	Yes, I must agree. Then again, as my favourite film is also Brief Encounter, I suspect we share the same taste in movies!! As I mentioned in a previous thread, it was good to see the excellent Sylvia Syms in a smallish role as the Queen Mother. Overall, I felt the acting was of a high standard and the Venice Film Festival award was richly deserved. Regards Phil Turner Last edited by Phil Turner; 14-10-2006 at 08:06 PM.

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16-10-2006, 02:18 PM	#3
vicvoltaire has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	This was my favourite film of the year so far. It made me laugh and cry. The script should win an award or a hundred it was really spot on. I wonder how it is doing abroad? On IMDB it makes out not very well in the US.

18-10-2006, 04:27 PM	#5
vicvoltaire has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	I thought the Queen was why a lot of Americans came over to England and didn't they love Diana? After my last posting it says that it is opening at more screens over there now so maybe it'll be a slow burner...