Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling
A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, duchess of Devonshire, an ancestor of Princess Diana who was alternately celebrated and reviled for her extravagant political and personal...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 27, 2009
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Stats: 4,516 reviews
Flixster Reviews (4,516)
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June 27, 2009Her actual biography was what gripped me more than the script. The costumes were the second best thing about the movie.
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June 14, 2009The Duchess is a beautifully costumed period piece. (The hats worn by female cast are 'to die for'!) The acting is average. The cinematography has some moments but nothing to earn raves. Rather than capturing the true extravagance and notoriety of the real Duchess of Devonshir...( read more)
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April 20, 2009I thought Keira Knightley was wonderful in the film. The outfits were beautiful as well. It's a pretty sad story about Georgiana who becomes the duchess of Devonshire and has to put up with a lot of crap from her husband and his ways. Poor women, back in those days. Througout the...( read more)
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April 14, 2009"You can't ask me to battle nature in my own heart."
The Duchess dramatizes a portion of the true story of a headstrong young aristocrat whose surname is Spencer. The lady, played by Keira Knightley with full awareness of the charms of a demure head tilt, is famous...( read more) -
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November 21, 2009I was quite impressed by Keira Knightley's performance but not Fiennes' because I know that he plays great. The film was ok in my point of view. I pity the duchess, it clearly shows that even though she had a title but she also had problems with her "beloved" husband who cheated ...( read more)
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November 16, 2009I want to see it because I like epoch movies (somebody correct me if it write different -epoch movies-) and I'm Keira Knightley's fan.
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November 14, 2009Beautifully shot, acted, and with amazing costuming. The Duchess is clearly another example that Keira Knightly was born to do period dramas. The storyline is what really held the film together and kept me glued to the screen, it's just a shame that it was so heartbreaking.
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November 11, 2009Possibly Keira Knightley's best performances! Keira got an amazing talent in finding the parts in movies that I love! I love all of her movies.. From Domino to Bend it like Beckham to Pirates to Atonement! They are all great movies! And this story is breath-taking! You can hardly...( read more)
Critic Reviews
November 20, 2008
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
October 18, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today
It chronicles the saga of a vibrant and forward-thinking woman hampered by the constraints of a rigid society. full review
September 26, 2008
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Duchess gives us a gorgeous world, a detailed picture of a time and place that could have been painted by Constable, Gainsborough or Watteau. But you wouldn't want to live there. full review
September 26, 2008
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
It isn't just eye candy; there's an active intelligence behind this design. full review
September 25, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The Duchess is a handsome historical film, impeccably mounted, gowned, wigged and feathered. full review
September 19, 2008
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
Princess Di deserves livelier revisionism. full review
September 19, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Knightley is up to the task. Her Georgiana is history with a human face. full review
September 18, 2008
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
It's Knightley who makes The Duchess a royal treat. full review
September 18, 2008
Bob Mondello, NPR
Knightley's wig gets bigger and bigger as the character grows more unhappy, until finally it catches fire — leading to the potentially immortal line, "Please put out Her Grace's hair." full review
September 18, 2008
Bob Mondello, NPR.org
Knightley's wig gets bigger and bigger as the character grows more unhappy, until finally it catches fire — leading to the potentially immortal line, "Please put out Her Grace's hair." full review
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January 2, 2009i cant wait until MARCH for this to come out on dvd! its 2 long!
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December 24, 2007I saw the movie trailer "The Duchess" at HBO.
I'm really excited to watch this movie next year!! LOL
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