http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:22:43 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/12/30/183147.php#comment-606534 I enjoyed your thoughtful review but find that I disagree. I found this film to be excellent. I do however, understand how it may loose some people. This film is subtle and nuanced. I found many levels of communication and great attention to detail. Portrayal of Royalty under duress is a popular though hackneyed story telling device. Jaded film pundits busy comparing this story with other films could miss it's unique delicacy. In a land with royalty still involved in the running of the government much is conveyed by ritual. Encoded upon the carrier wave of etiquette, vital communication is often by innuendo. This film ushered the viewer into that world and even gave us the rules of deportment. The dialog between Tony Blair and the queen was the crux of the film for me. Brilliantly underplayed by both actors. Helen Mirren's performance as Queen Elizabeth II is nothing less than a masterpiece. Perhaps that is why she won the Oscar. This film won 53 awards and had another 44 nominations. 606534@blogcritics.org Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:22:43 EDT