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The Queen

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Original title

The Queen

Year

2006

Running time

97 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Stephen Frears

Screenwriter

Peter Morgan. Biopic about: Queen Elizabeth II

Cast

Music

Alexandre Desplat

Cinematography

Affonso Beato

Producer

Co-production United Kingdom-France-Italy;

Pathé, Granada Films, Pathé Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, BIM Distribuzione, Future Films, Scott Rudin Productions. Distributor: Miramax

Genre

Drama | Politics. Biography. Based on a true story

Movie Groups

Monarchy of the United Kingdom

Synopsis

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

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Awards: 2006: Oscar: Best Actress (Mirren). 6 Nom., incl. Best Movie, Original Screenplay

2006: 2 Golden Globes: Best Actress Drama (Mirren), Screenplay. 4 Nom.

2006: 2 BAFTA Awards: Best Movie & Actress (Mirren). 10 Nom.

2006: National Board of Review: Best Actress (Helen Mirren)

2006: Festival Toronto: 5 Awards: Director, Actress, Screenplay, Movie, Supp. (Sheen)

2006: Film Critics Circle of New York: Best Actress & Screenplay

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Critics' reviews

"Helen Mirren inhabits the role of Queen Elizabeth so thoroughly that her transformation astounds (...) a fascinating character study and a brilliantly crafted drama (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)"

Claudia Puig: USA Today
"An absolute delight, combining the cheap thrills of a biopic with the gentler, but more lasting, pleasures of a brilliant character study"

Mick LaSalle: SFGATE
"The Queen is the most reverent irreverent comedy imaginable. Or maybe it's the most irreverent reverent comedy. Either way, it's a small masterpiece."

David Edelstein: New York Magazine
"Tradition and informality collide — and mutually benefit — in the deliciously written and expertly played 'The Queen.'"

Derek Elley: Variety
"Stephen Frears directs with an eye for telling detail and an ear for the emotions roiling under polite royal speech (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Peter Travers: Rolling Stone
"Politically shrewd, unexpectedly funny yet immaculately tasteful docudrama."

LA Weekly
"A subtle, often very funny, ultimately touching tragedy of royal manners and meaning."

Ty Burr: Boston Globe
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50 My Top 10 Movies from 2006 (63)
80 My Favorite Biopics/Biographical Movies (30)

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