Critic Reviews
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Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
This Victoria is not particularly Victorian, but then she is young; and everyone wants a piece of her, politically speaking. Emily Blunt is lovely and strong-minded as the Young Vic.
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J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
This may be the perfect shared entertainment for daughters just growing out of their princess phase and mothers with their own challenges balancing love and work.
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A.O. Scott, At the Movies
The way this story is told is just basically by people reading letters in voiceover while you look at beautiful furniture.
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Michael Phillips, At the Movies
I wonder: Was the director of The Young Victoria wearing a corset right alongside Emily Blunt? This is one tightly constricted period drama.
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Ty Burr, Boston Globe
It's a muddled but plush experience overall, and if you're a royalist completist or a historical romantic, you'll probably have a decent time. As much as Blunt may have wanted the role, though, I'm not sure it suits her.
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Cast
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Emily Bluntas Queen Victoria -
Rupert Friendas Prince Albert -
Paul Bettanyas Lord Melbourne
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Miranda Richardsonas Duchess of Kent -
Jim Broadbentas King William -
Thomas Kretschmannas King Leopold




