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The Duchess Reviews

2008

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Like her direct descendent Princess Diana, Georgina Duchess of Devonshire was a glamorous royal, much loved by the public. While her attractiveness and charm afforded her popularity, the intelligent and vulnerable Duchess was trapped within a loveless marriage to one of the country's richest men. Rebelling against the .. Read more

Starring	Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Hayley Atwell, Charlotte Rampling
Director	Saul Dibb
Genres	Drama

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- If youâve seen the posters for âThe Duchessâ, youâll know that they recall the marital woes of another Spencer,... read more on Time Out
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- - Dave Calhoun
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:21
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  superb..........................
  
  this dvd is superb. It stars Keira Knightley as Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Ralph Fiennes as William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, Hayley ... read more »
  
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  Truly sumptuous
  
  This film was truly sumptuous,from the detailed period costumes to the beautiful historical buildings and settings.
  
  These two features along with a ... read more »
  
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  - 05 May 2012 at 23:35
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  Diana Part One - (with less acting)
  
  Disappointing. As part of the arc of the film all the main actors seemed to hate each other and their world. Well, I joined in. I liked none of them and in the ... read more »
  
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- - Platospupil
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  - 04 May 2012 at 19:45
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  the Duchess
  
  Thoroughly enjoyed this film,liked the fact it was based on a true story.
  
  Suitable for all ages,my 14year old daughter enjoyed it too.
  
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  - 11 Apr 2012 at 11:35
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  Good period drama
  
  A good and entertaining film which I thought gave a good idea of what life was like for this Duchess during the period through which she lived. I think it ... read more »
  
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  - 01 Apr 2012 at 15:15
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  carry on in corsets
  
  i love historical and costume dramas, but this is so poorly directed with such a flimsy script, all actors appear wooden - and this is keira knightly at her ... read more »
  
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  - 14 Mar 2012 at 13:50
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  Sadly Boring
  
  Must be one of the most boring films I have ever sat through.
  
  Great sets, terrific cast but utterly wasted on a very weak story line.
  
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  - 20 Feb 2012 at 21:05
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  Remake of Princess Di
  
  Princess Diana, Georgina Duchess of Devonshire was a glamorous royal, much loved by the public. While her attractiveness and charm afforded her popularity, the ... read more »
  
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- - martyns
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  - 16 Feb 2012 at 09:32
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  Go on, spoil yourself
  
  Absolutely brilliant. Sumptuous production, magnificently elegant costumes. Keira Knightley is just wonderful: this Duchess is someone you fall in love with as ... read more »
  
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- - PoloBeanScotland
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  - 04 Feb 2012 at 00:47
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  Good Film
  
  I really enjoyed this film and would recommend it to anyone who likes period drama, good story and lovely settings.
  
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  - 26 Jan 2012 at 11:36
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  Brilliant viewing - emotional
  
  Fantastic dresses ; amazing houses ; gorgeous men!! shame about some of their attitudes but hey thats how it was back then. Brilliant
  
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  - 23 Jan 2012 at 18:12
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  superb..........................
  
  this dvd is superb. It stars Keira Knightley as Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Ralph Fiennes as William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, Hayley ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Sep 2008 at 18:06
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  High on potential, low on delivery
  
  Gorgiana was reckoned to be a witty and intelligent woman but sadly none of that comes across because the scriptwriters obviously weren't up to witty and ... read more »
  
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  - 2nd row from the back, Lincolnshire
  - 07 Sep 2008 at 22:35
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  Yawn, yawn
  
  I wasn't expecting the film to be great but did think that it could be a couple of reasonably enjoyable hours. I was wrong. It took just 20 minutes for me... read more »
  
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  - Langdon Hills, UK
  - 06 Oct 2008 at 17:55
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  The husband was far too nice to her...
  
  Very excited about seeing this version of the story of the Duchess of Devonshire as I'd seen a TV documentary about her and read a biography so was ... read more »
  
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  - Bangor
  - 05 Oct 2008 at 18:17
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  The Duchess
  
  Terrible acting, worse plot. Nice costumes, though, and very instructive about 18th century underwear.
  
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  - Oxford
  - 18 Jun 2009 at 22:54
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  Boring
  
  What a interesting historical time and what a boring story.
  
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  - Warrington
  - 02 Apr 2009 at 17:43
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  Dull and predictable
  
  Not nearly as good as the novel...
  
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- - Boulbon
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  - Chiswick
  - 19 Mar 2009 at 11:41
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  a slow movie
  
  this may be good for some... but it was not for us.
  
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  - england
  - 19 Mar 2009 at 20:30
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  don't bother
  
  truly awful film - costume drama at its worst. elaborate settings and costumes are totally undermined by a banal and predictable script delivered by actors who... read more »
  
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  - Ulverston
  - 01 May 2009 at 21:07
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  Sorely lacking
  
  I was quite disappointed in this movie; while the costumes were wonderful I had a hard time paying attention. Unfortunately I read the wonderful book by Amanda ... read more »
  
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  - Leyburn
  - 18 Apr 2009 at 16:32

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  After PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and ATONEMENT, Keira Knightley continues her reign as the queen of the period film with this 18th-century costume drama. The corset-clad actress stars as Georgiana Spenser, the Duchess of Devonshire. With her marriage to the duke (Ralph Fiennes), Georgiana achieves an ...

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- The Duchess
  
  Like her direct descendent Princess Diana, Georgina Duchess of Devonshire was a glamorous royal, much loved by the public. While her attractiveness and charm afforded her popularity, the intelligent and vulnerable Duchess was trapped within a loveless marriage to one of the country's richest men. ...