Review:
Release date in Korea. Feb. 15 2007
How I saw it. DVD Screener
Plot. The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the English People's demand for an overt display of mourning.
The Oscar nominations for this film are, "Best Motion Picture of the Year", "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" for Helen Mirren’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II. The film also received Oscar nominations for, "Best Achievement in Directing", Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen" and a few others.
To be honest, I never was that huge of a fan of the late Princess Diana. So when she died in 1997, the world reaction caught me by surprise. What this film is about is the week after the Princess’ death and to her funeral on the next Saturday and how the Queen and Tony Blair reacted to the public outcry of grief for "The People’s Princess."
Now I can see why Mirren has already won a few awards for this role, she has the Queen down pat and when she walk into a scene, I felt wrong when I turned my back toward her.
What question this film asks is, "When can a very privately public person morn?"
The film gives the real impression that the Queen and the Princess, grew to dislike each other. You also see the Queen being very protective of her 2 grandsons by removing radios, TVs and newspapers so not to upset them. The film does not pull any punches and casts the royals in a not so good light but it does show them trying to understand their country's grief over Diana.
What I liked best about the film was The P.M reaction to his staff about the Queens public speech and how he is trying to convince her that England wants to see their Queen morn. When you here why she can not openly morn its the highlight of the movie.
Overall, if you get a chance to see this film, then please do. It is worth your time.
Grade. A
HM Queen Elizabeth II: [the Queen's sister is called back from holiday after Diana's accident] What did she say?
Prince Philip: Something about Diana managing to be more annoying dead than alive.