Mrs. Brown
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Movie Reviews of Mrs. Brown
Movie Review: Simply stunning story
Summary: 5 Stars
Brilliantly directed by John Madden, and words seem so inadequate to even begin to express the unbelivable emotion that runs in the depths of these character portrayals. Of course, as has come to be known internationally, Dame Judi Dench brings this historical character to life in such an amazingly brilliant and stunningly multi-dimensional way. The range of human emotion that both she and Billy Connolly bring to this story-telling just simply should not be missed. Buy it, rent it, whatever...just see it as soon as possible! I do believe Helen Hunt was properly surprised when she won her best actress Oscar in '98...beating out Judi Dench. Helen said after she had seen "Mrs. Brown" she was absolutely positive that Judi was going home with the Oscar. Everyone deserves to win a prize, but I agree with Helen...Dame Judi should have definitely won for this performance!Movie Review: Came for Gerry Butler, stayed for Judi Dench!
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, this is another shameless Gerard Butler fan. The excellence of the movie, however, has nothing to do with his very brief performance. Far from being "gloomy," as some have commented, the film is beautiful. The screenplay was well-written, and Mr. Connolly gave a very strong performance as John Brown. Beautiful cinematography and a wonderful soundtrack rounded out this film, but the best feature was Judi Dench's performance. She was simply brilliant. Her portrayal of the human behind the monarch was subtle and variegated, even more so than usual. Why are American films never this good?
One last note: the nudity that several people have commented on is definitely there, and believe me, Billy Connolly naked is not a pleasant sight!
Movie Review: Excellent movie, beautiful performances
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always been intrigued by the life of Queen Victoria and Judi Dench's performance contributes to the continued mystique of her life. John Brown's friendship with her is a fascinating relationship that grows from the beginning and culminates into Victoria's best friend, the most loved of advisors. I was surprised to learn that Victoria is buried with a picture of Brown in her tombstone. I think that there was more to the relationship than just a deep friendship but the movie does respect their lives & does not intend to create a version of love that was never true. The film does liberty to both people & is in my opinion one of the most thought provoking movies ever made.Movie Review: Forever A Great Queen and Enigmatic Woman
Summary: 5 Stars
For those who enjoy regency history, and especially the life of Queen Victoria, this movie chronicles a third major change in her life. While there has always been speculation on just what the relationship was between John Brown and Queen Victoria, it is known that he was a mainstay in her life until his death. He was her last living link with her life with Prince Albert, and she cherished the connection and Brown's friendship. Good entertainment, respectfully done and in good taste.Movie Review: A keeper, no doubt!
Summary: 5 Stars
It takes an unusual movie for me to return to a full-price theatre twice. Mrs. Brown brings out the anglophile in me, waving the Union Jack all the way. Few movies make it into my library, but this one will. It moves beyond the shallow sex, language and violence so common today and brings me the joy of watching two constrained people break their molds and learn to live a good bit happier lives. I'd give it a six-star rating if I could.