The Queen (2006) 8/10

Starring : Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Alex Jennings, Sylvia Sims
Director : Stephen Frears
Running Time : 99 mins

Following the death of Princess Diana, The Queen (Mirren) is faced with the major problem of presenting a positive image to the public. With the media pressuring her to do what they think it right, she has to swallow her pride and make every effort not to appear uncaring about her former daughter-in-law’s untimely demise.

Not a bad little movie, which doesn’t go out of it’s way to show the Queen in a good light but still manages to make her seem sympathetic and human. Mirren does a wonderful job as the Queen, although Alex Jennings as Prince Charles seemed like an odd choice.

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