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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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Mrs. Brown is reserved yet spirited. May 6, 2016 | Full Review…
Mrs. Brown is reserved yet spirited.
Jay Boyar
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 Jan 29, 2007 | Rating: B+
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
Emanuel Levy
Dench is magnificent as Victoria, a toy-sized, black-suited, dough girl of despair, a woman slowly recovering her wits and her expectations. Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…
Dench is magnificent as Victoria, a toy-sized, black-suited, dough girl of despair, a woman slowly recovering her wits and her expectations.
Judi Dench's glacial, reserved demeanour contrasts beautifully with Billy Connolly's natural, rebellious exuberance, and their resultant spark of chemistry is undeniable. Apr 17, 2001 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Judi Dench's glacial, reserved demeanour contrasts beautifully with Billy Connolly's natural, rebellious exuberance, and their resultant spark of chemistry is undeniable.
William Mager
''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. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/5
''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.
Janet Maslin
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. Jul 18, 1997 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
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.
There is something missing in the film. It is flat. Aug 17, 2018 | Full Review…
There is something missing in the film. It is flat.
Ian Buruma
A highly resonant testament to the redemptive power of love--one that transcends traditional romantic definitions. Mar 31, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
A highly resonant testament to the redemptive power of love--one that transcends traditional romantic definitions.
Michael Dequina
terrific performances make it a must-see Apr 20, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
terrific performances make it a must-see
Rich Cline
Fine Judi Dench starring drama. Apr 20, 2007 | Rating: 5/5
Fine Judi Dench starring drama.
Steve Crum
This discreet drama failed to get to me emotionally. May 31, 2004 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
This discreet drama failed to get to me emotionally.
Dennis Schwartz
Interesting, but didn't love it. Apr 19, 2004 | Rating: 3/5
Interesting, but didn't love it.
Luanne Brown
Stories of England's many queens have been overflowing in the past twenty years, "Mrs. Brown" being one of the first examples, followed shortly by "Elizabeth." Judi Dench is phenomenal, as always, and courts the film as a strong leader, a wailing widow, and a great friend to her manservant, John Brown. While the film alludes to the two having an intense bond, this is not a torrid romantic drama, and very much retains respect for the monarchy. Victoria is a grieving widow throughout, as she was in life, but Billy Connelly's performance as John Brown spices up her life and brings her out of seclusion. The ending would have to be the least enjoyable thing about this film, as it just sort of ends without much explanation, and this beautiful relationship that they've built up throughout the film is abandoned. It feels like there wasn't a point in the film in the first place and upends everything they've alluded to throughout the film. Otherwise it was an understated period piece that told a much underappreciated story with zest and life.
Super Reviewer
When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she goes into mourning. A highlander comes to court to take her out of her depression. Great cast.
A well acted and crafted movie that takes us back to the late 1800's where Queen Victoria falls for John Brown a Scott, and how there close relationship leads to scandal in Britian. Judi Dench plays Victoria flawlessly. Mrs. Brown is a great flim based on facts. Story: A- Acting: A Direction: A- Visuals: A- Overall: A- ***1/2 out of 4 stars
A fascinating period drama of the post-Albert era in Victorian Britain. The start is very slow, with little dialogue emphasising the coldness of the Queen's state of mind. But as she warms to her new Scottish servant, John Brown, played perfectly by Billy Connolly, an engrossing story emerges.
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