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Mar 28, 2022Janice21383 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Not "the very truth", and not subtle, but an entertaining farcical story based on the real life relationship between Queen Victoria and her servant turned advisor and friend Abdul Karim. If you don't take it too seriously, especially re.…
Oct 12, 2021
I think it’s very entertaining movie was made a little tongue in cheek. Parts were probably true, but I think a lot of imagination went into it also. Still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Jun 29, 2021ThomasJWhiting rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
VERY GOOD 2017 British biographical comedy-drama about the relationship of Queen Victoria and her Indian Muslim servant Abdul Karim. The film covers a LOT of ground and, for me, was generally entertaining with fine performances by Judi…
Jan 19, 2020readyrisa rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful movie, based on a true story. Out standing performances by Judi Dench and Ali Fazel. Amazing.
Jan 03, 2020neyoscribbles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A beautiful story of friendship that transcends class and religion. The level of racism is very frustrating and at times, you hold your breath for something drastic to happen, but no level of power can change the mindsets of some…
Jul 02, 2019
The only amazing thing about this film is the actual story it is based on; the fact that Queen Victoria had an Indian servant who was a close, dear friend who was effectively erased from the royal family's history. Other than that, the…
Apr 21, 2019Mouziey rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Escapism this is it; scenes; costumes; story how a simple low ranking East Indian becomes the guru for the Queen & extend her life longer. There is suppose to be a real statue of the Queen in the foreground of the Taj Mahal Very…
Apr 19, 2019
Loved it
Feb 12, 2019waltery rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
......We just watched this totally entertaining film Victoria & Abdul....it is a 2017 British biographical drama film based on the book of same name by Shrabani Basu, about the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria of the United…
Jan 07, 2019ADragonInTheLibrary rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Depressing to watch, but this really is a story that needed telling. It is a shame how Abdul was treated.
Jan 05, 2019BookEMonster rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a good movie, and a great story finally told, but it was also really sad. Worth watching, but just sad what happened to Abdul, sad how lonely the queen was and how out of touch with what was happening in India... just sad!
Dec 30, 2018tenet rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 10/10. I thought this was well made. Good performances throughout. This film interested me enough to do some searches on Queen Victoria and the Abdul character. Very intriguing!
Oct 17, 2018mr_chocolate rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fine film indeed. Good acting and touching story based "mostly" on true events. Tells the story of a 24-yr-old jail clerk assistant from Agra, India, being transferred into a personal attendant to the Empress of India, Queen of England,…
Oct 12, 2018Valancy1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This film was an unexpected pleasure. The cinematography and costumes are beautiful and Judi Dench as Queen Victoria is outstanding. The film was based on a true story about Queen Victoria's unexpected relationship and friendship with a…
Oct 03, 2018QuentinHayes rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This movie demonstrates amply how you can change what the viewer sees by changing the focus of the camera. Also, wouldn't it be nice if the big picture were as nice as individual people being kind to each other? Still, it was remarkably…
Sep 13, 2018akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Directed by Stephen Frears in 2017 based on the book of same name by Shrabani Basu, this British docudrama dipicts the unusual friendship between Queen Victoria and her Indian Muslim servant Abdul Karim. Abdul Karim (1863 – April 1909),…
Sep 04, 2018ferm_dawg rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great costumes and scenery; and also the acting. Kinda hard to watch all the pettiness going on with the royals, but maybe it was that way.. A sorry lot they were. Scenery is absolutely stunning.
Aug 30, 2018
loved this movie. A true period film and tells us about the long lost piece of history.
Aug 23, 2018ryner rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Charming! All of the performances were excellent, and Eddie Izzard was a delightful surprise as "Bertie."
Aug 20, 2018firefly5 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This story is based on history. I very much enjoyed this movie. It was a love story based on the friendship between Queen Victoria and Abdul a man from India. Abdul became a trusted friend and confidant of the queen. Wonderful acting by…
Aug 19, 2018PearlyKayAm1 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Quite fictionalized, but true to the basic premise. Very well acted. Great costumes & locations.
Aug 17, 2018misatim rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The locations, the costumes, the extraordinary actors, all of it is great. Just a wonderful story.
Aug 08, 2018atfrancis rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Love Judy Dench in anything. Particularly enjoyed this film because it's based on a true story. A bored tired old woman, who just happens to be the queen, finds spring in the winter of her life.
Aug 08, 2018LauraSteinert rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
True story? Maybe, but I don't care. The costumes are wonderful, the acting is superb, the story engaging, and the message a timely one. Beautifully done and one of Dame Judith's best serious roles.
Aug 02, 2018vevillena rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Loved this! I need to get a copy for myself! I am named after the 2 queens-Victoria Elizabeth❤️