Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings
- Starring: Billy Connolly, Judi Dench
- Summary: Queen Victoria (Dench) was the world's most powerful woman. Rugged Scotsman John Brown (Connolly) was a lowly servant who looked after her horses. Yet when circumstances brought them together, the result was a passionate friendship that scandalized a nation. (Buena Vista Entertainment)
- Director: John Madden
- Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History, Romance
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90The film's authority rests first and finally on the two actors in the leading roles. They are utterly reassuring. [4 August 1997, p. 26]
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80Their personality types match up splendidly with the characters they play as well as each other, and Mrs. Brown's greatest pleasure is seeing and hearing them spar. Even with the gloves on, this is a battle well worth observing.
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80Before you know it, you're caught up in a difficult but touching friendship, and enjoying a history lesson more than you ever thought possible.
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60Scottish comedian Billy Connolly shows ample ability in the role, but he can't locate much charm in the character.
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