The Young Victoria DVD (2009)

The Young Victoria details

Format:	PG DVD
Starring:	Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Thomas Kretschmann, Mark Strong, Jesper Christensen, Harriet Walter, Morven Christie, Julian Glover
Director:	Jean-Marc Vallee
Genre:	Drama - General
Studio:	MOMENTUM PICTURES
Collections:	Based on a True Story, Best of 2009, Top 400 All-Time Rentals, Top from 2009

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
The Young Victoria	PG Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 44 minutes
Rental release:	13 Jul 2009
Main languages:	English, English Audio Description

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A Wonderful Love Story

By Katrina (43 reviews) from Stockport , 06 Mar 2009

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I saw this film at the cinema, and it wasn't just me saying it was a great film. I overheard everyone leaving the cinema, and everyone was saying that it was fantastic. I wouldn't consider myself a royalist (and didn't know anything about Queen Victoria), however I still thoroughly enjoyed this film of her younger years. The acting was superb, the costumes stunning and the locations superb. You also couldn't beat the fabulous music, in particular the choir rendition of 'Zadok The Priest' which gave me goosebumps.

Don't think for a second that as it is a period film there is a lot of doom and gloom, because it is quite the opposite. This is a beautiful love story, with quite a lot of humour in it. Overall as far as period drama's go, this is one of the best.

One of my favourite scenes was the ball scene where Princess Victoria and Albert have their first dance. It was a heartstopping moment to say the least, and that is when she realises just how much she likes him.

The film shows how lighthearted Victoria was in her younger years with that spring in her step, whilst at the same time pursuing her duty of becoming Queen and knowing her responsibilities. Albert also knows his responsibilities, and is initially thrust upon her, but upon their first meeting is immediately smitten. Albert has plans of how he can help people, in particular the poorer communities. When Queen Victoria's reign is dealt a blow due to her over-reliance and flirtations with Prime Minister Melbourne (and as a result every person in the street is threatening her safety), Prince Albert saves the monarchy and Princess Victoria proposes. They become the perfect partnership, helping each other, and sharing the same vision by helping those less fortunate.

Highly Recommended.
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Good acting, very watchable

By a customer , 22 Feb 2013

An interesting film, it would be good to know how much is true though as I doubt we would ever get to know the truth. Would watch again as it is well acted and produced.
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very good film

By cheesekake (1283 reviews) from uk , 05 Feb 2013

I did enjoy this film, and yes some facts were probably made up for the hype of film, but isn't that what hollywood is about? who can tell. If you like period films or love stories you will love it, as it does have a good storyline and is compelling watching
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Royalist drum banging.

By a customer , 19 Dec 2012

Magnificent production but remarkably tame delivery. Royalists will love it but nuetrals like me may find a it a shade tedious. Glorifying Victorias acheivements without mentioning her reign over much brutality and oppression smacks of jingoism. Not the whole truth that is for sure.
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Watch me!!!!

By a customer , 16 Dec 2012

Beautiful story, fantastic acting. I love period dramas and this has to be one of the best I have came across. Cannot wait to watch this movie again and again!
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More romance than historical fact

By a customer , 15 Dec 2012

Underneath the gorgeous exteriors, beautiful costumes, royals and palaces, the royal court is seething with bitter political feuds and personal intrigue. Twas ever thus, it seems. Beautifully filmed, well acted but drawn out and over-romanticised.
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