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The Young Victoria
2009 105 min United States of America PG 18+
★7.8
Drama, History, Romance
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée
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Description
As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$11M
Worldwide:
$29.2M
Starring
Emily Blunt
Actor
Rupert Friend
Actor
Paul Bettany
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2010
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 2010
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Actress (Drama)
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
The Young Victoria is widely praised for its sumptuous production design, award-winning costumes, and Emily Blunt's compelling lead performance. However, critics are divided on the screenplay, with many finding the narrative focus on romance to be shallow and lacking in historical or political depth.
| Production | The film features exquisite production design and Academy Award-winning costumes that capture a vivid and authentic Victorian atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Emily Blunt delivers a nuanced and powerful performance that effectively anchors the film as the young monarch. | |
| Score | The musical score serves as a highlight, effectively filling narrative gaps and enhancing the emotional resonance of the story. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative focus on a fairy-tale romance is polarizing: some viewers find the depiction of love sincere and moving, while others view it as an overly simplistic approach that sacrifices historical substance. | |
| Theme | The portrayal of political intrigue and Victoria's professional reign is a subject of debate, with some praising the film’s focus on personal growth, while others lament the lack of depth regarding her administrative achievements and challenges. |