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I actually wrote this review for my lecturer's blog, because well he invites people to write reviews and i thought "Okla". I also decided to not write using my edismine email account, instead i'm using the one i officially use for official business haha, doesn't make sense, nevermind. Okok, now for the review.

Movie Title
The Young Victoria
Year
2009
Genre
History, Drama, Romance

Story

Mostly about the early years of Queen Victoria of England, from childhood till she ascends the throne, the turbulence she faces as a ruler, her budding romance and ends with the birth of her first child. The audience will be able to see Victoria growing up as a young girl, secluded from the outside world and forced to carry out rules which are meant to control her. It then continues to the introduction of Victoria and Albert who will in future, be married (no it’s not a spoiler, it’s a historical fact). The criticism she gets as a new young ruler and the struggles she faces to rule the country and not be controlled by the many people who plan to use her as a tool for power.

Acting

Spectacular acting by Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend, Emily succeeds in portraying the young Victoria through the many stages of her life and she makes you just love her and cry when she cries. Rupert’s acting is so good that one would think that he really was the real Prince Albert in life. The rest of the cast’s acting is good too, but i guess a bit overshadowed by the main actress and actor.

Overall

I highly recommend this movie, for me personally it was a breath of fresh air especially on how movies these days portray romance, this movie the romance is sincere and true, definitely not based on lust like some movies. The historical information you get from this movie is quite accurate except for one part nearer to the end (but i can’t mention it as it would be a spoiler). There is some humour in the movie, but very british kind of humour, the movie isn’t draggy or boring at all and you have a good balance of seriousness for the historical aspect and the fun in the romance aspect. I was contented with how the movie end, it tied up all the knots and cleaned up nicely adding a smile to you face as a plus factor.

This movie is not available in Malaysia yet, i don’t think it will come out in local cinema’s unless after say, 3 years they may just decide to do so, as they did for many good movies. The fact that i managed to even stumble upon this movie is because i was visiting it’s homeland. So for those who are interested in historical drama romance, you’ll have to download this movie. Don’t know how guys will react to this movie though after all it is history and simple romance in one movie.

Rating:9/10

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