**There might be spoilers ahead so beware**
When I first heard about this film, I felt compelled to tape it since, being a history major, I should know something about Queen Victoria, since I always saw her as some old woman with a lot of grandkids. This film shed light on her younger days and proved to me that there was more to her life than just sitting in a wheelchair in traditional mourning garb. To say that Victoria Hamilton and Jonathan Firth were excellent in their roles is a mere understatement (oh, and Jon Firth is much cuter than his brother, Colin). I vaguely knew of these actors before seeing the film and I now realize that casting those with talent is much more important than casting those who have achieved a high level of fame. If this movie was put on the big screen in theaters, it would've brought home quite a few Oscars. Thankfully, I taped the movie and I plan on watching it whenever I feel like seeing something wholesome and educational. It's now in my list of favorite films among "Gone with the Wind", "The Sound of Music," "Casablanca," etc. Jon Firth is now among one of my favorite actors as well. Out of 10, I give this film a well deserved 11 :)
When I first heard about this film, I felt compelled to tape it since, being a history major, I should know something about Queen Victoria, since I always saw her as some old woman with a lot of grandkids. This film shed light on her younger days and proved to me that there was more to her life than just sitting in a wheelchair in traditional mourning garb. To say that Victoria Hamilton and Jonathan Firth were excellent in their roles is a mere understatement (oh, and Jon Firth is much cuter than his brother, Colin). I vaguely knew of these actors before seeing the film and I now realize that casting those with talent is much more important than casting those who have achieved a high level of fame. If this movie was put on the big screen in theaters, it would've brought home quite a few Oscars. Thankfully, I taped the movie and I plan on watching it whenever I feel like seeing something wholesome and educational. It's now in my list of favorite films among "Gone with the Wind", "The Sound of Music," "Casablanca," etc. Jon Firth is now among one of my favorite actors as well. Out of 10, I give this film a well deserved 11 :)