The Young Victoria (2009)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

Jean-Marc Vallée

Writer (WGA):

Julian Fellowes (written by)

Release Date:

6 March 2009 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | History | Romance

Plot:

A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert. |

Plot Keywords:

Queen Victoria | Character Name In Title

Cast

Emily Blunt	...	Young Victoria
Rupert Friend	...	Prince Albert
Paul Bettany	...	Lord Melbourne
Miranda Richardson	...	Duchess of Kent
Jim Broadbent	...	King William
Thomas Kretschmann	...	King Leopold of Belgium
Mark Strong	...	Sir John Conroy
Jesper Christensen	...	Baron Stockmar
Harriet Walter	...	Queen Adelaide
Jeanette Hain	...	Baroness Lehzen
Julian Glover	...	Duke of Wellington
Michael Maloney	...	Sir Robert Peel
Michiel Huisman	...	Ernest
Genevieve O'Reilly	...	Lady Flora Hastings
Rachael Stirling	...	Duchess of Sutherland

MPAA:

Rated PG for some mild sensuality, a scene of violence, and brief incidental language and smoking.

Runtime:

Germany:100 min (European Film Market)

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Certification:

Ireland:PG | USA:PG | Finland:K-7 | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:PG | Portugal:M/12

Filming Locations:

Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK

Company:

GK Films

Trivia:

Many of the interior scenes were filmed at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. The bed used in the honeymoon scene was slept in by the real Queen Victoria when she visited the castle in 1843. The bedroom is so small that all the cameras had to be placed outside the windows.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: In her opening speech to the Privy Council, the new Queen Victoria refers to herself with 'I' and 'me'. This would never have happened in the day - monarchs always referred to themselves with the royal plural 'we'.

Quotes:

Young Victoria: [to the Council] I am young, but I am willing to learn, and I mean to devote my life to the service of my country and my people. I look for your help in this. I know I shall not be disappointed. Thank you.

Movie Connections:

Version of Sixty Glorious Years (1938)

Soundtrack:

Only You B Love

Queen of your dreams

I came across "The Young Victoria" quite by accident, so I was not expecting a lot before watching the film. I had a faint idea that storyline was about kings and queens, and cast included the beloved Emily Blunt.

The story. There is nothing completely different from other monarch's history movies in "The Young Victoria". There is nothing less. The experience is like passing along the history line.

The Characters. I did enjoy Emily Blunt's role, just as her acting, although I noticed that the change in her looks was too harsh. Bettany acted quite well. However, not all of his motives were clear.

The scenery. Every time I watch a British movie, I see lots and lots of marvelous palaces and wonderful gardens. I saw it in this movie to. Nice, delicately presented and sweet.

The goal. I hope this film will help us understand more about what queens life looks like, what pressures can people face and how they react.

Finally, I hope everyone who comes across "Young Victoria" will not get disappointed, as there is no need to be.