Mrs. Brown (1997)
Average Rating: 7.3/10
Reviews Counted: 48
Fresh: 45 | Rotten: 3
Thanks to some top notch acting, the chemistry between its stars, and a witty, thoughtful script, Mrs. Brown delivers a nuanced and entertaining, if not entirely factual, account of a seldom explored historical relationship.
Average Rating: 7.5/10
Critic Reviews: 10
Fresh: 9 | Rotten: 1
Thanks to some top notch acting, the chemistry between its stars, and a witty, thoughtful script, Mrs. Brown delivers a nuanced and entertaining, if not entirely factual, account of a seldom explored historical relationship.
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The ruler of England discovers the value of common friendship in this historical drama. After the death of her husband Prince Albert, Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) is despondent, and she remains in mourning for two years after Albert's passing. When one of her servants suggests that a daily ride on horseback might be a tonic for the Queen's health and spirits, a Scotsman named John Brown (Billy Connolly) is hired as her guide and groom. At first, the Queen shows no interest in riding, though Brown
Jul 18, 1997 Wide
Apr 22, 1998
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Judi Dench
Queen Victoria -
Billy Connolly
John Brown -
Geoffrey Palmer
Henry Ponsonby -
Antony Sher
Disraeli -
David Westhead
Prince of Wales -
Gerard Butler
Archie Brown -
Richard Pasco
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All Critics (50) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (45) | Rotten (4) | DVD (2)
Centering on a lesser-known chapter in the reign of Queen Victoria, this richly detailed drama about her intimate relationship with her servant that scandalized the country is extremely well-acted; Judi Dench deserves an Oscar nomination
Dench is magnificent as Victoria, a toy-sized, black-suited, dough girl of despair, a woman slowly recovering her wits and her expectations.
Top Critic''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.
Even as the film teases us with the underlying ''sensuality'' of the relationship, it fails to portray it as a convincing human bond. Mrs. Brown is stately yet depressed, like Victoria.
Top CriticA highly resonant testament to the redemptive power of love--one that transcends traditional romantic definitions.
terrific performances make it a must-see
Fine Judi Dench starring drama.
This discreet drama failed to get to me emotionally.
Interesting, but didn't love it.
Dench's Victoria has a full palette of pent-up emotions bubbling inside her like a pressure-cooker; one can feel the power of her anguish...
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Foreign Titles
- Mrs Brown (DE)
- Mrs Brown (CA)
