
Queen Victoria (Dame Judi Dench) is deeply depressed after the death of her husband, disappearing from public. Her servant Mr. John Brown (Sir Billy Connolly), who adores her, through caress and admiration brings her back to life, but that relationship creates scandalous situation and is likely to lead to monarchy crisis.... (Full plot summary below)
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Queen Victoria (Dame Judi Dench) is deeply depressed after the death of her husband, disappearing from public. Her servant Mr. John Brown (Sir Billy Connolly), who adores her, through caress and admiration brings her back to life, but that relationship creates scandalous situation and is likely to lead to monarchy crisis.
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| Urban CinefileUrban Cinefile CriticsConnolly is a revelation. He is one of these rare beasts who have the ability to bring with him his strong presence and renown, but skillfully in the mix, manages to detach himself from his persona and mould himself into the character. |
| The New York Review of BooksIan BurumaThere is something missing in the film. It is flat. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceHelping things greatly is the film's talented cast, which not only includes stunning performances from the leads, but a scene-stealing turn by Sher as well. |
| New York TimesJanet Maslin''Mrs. Brown'' transcends its period setting not only with a keenly observed struggle between love and duty but also with the kind of controversy that envelops the Queen and her servant. |
| BBC.comWilliam MagerJudi Dench's glacial, reserved demeanour contrasts beautifully with Billy Connolly's natural, rebellious exuberance, and their resultant spark of chemistry is undeniable. |
| Austin ChronicleRussell SmithAssuming that rich human insight, great production values, and topnotch acting still count for something, Mrs. Brown should have no trouble finding an appreciative audience. |
| Cincinnati EnquirerMargaret A. McGurkThe political nuances of Mrs. Brown may be obscure to most Americans, but you need no expertise in British history to appreciate Ms. Dench's honesty or Mr. Connolly's ferocity,or Anthony Sher's sly turn as the sharp-witted Disraeli. |
| User ReviewFiona BStunning performances, stunning film. Just perfect. |
| User ReviewDolores HA bit dry but Judi Dench saves the movie. Had to google and explain why the Royal family made a toast to Queen Victoria by saying, "Victoria Regina" as I had major looks of surprise and laughter on Emma and Lucy's faces. Emma: 9/10. Lucy: 7/10. |
| User ReviewAlejandro EOne of the finest performances of all time. Dench was 62 when she received an Oscar nomination for playing Queen Victoria. It was the movie that gave her a film career....again......at 62!! |