Great performances all around. The sets and costumes where exquisite and the setting was gorgeous. Instead of pitting one queen against the other as I expected they decided to make it about how evil men are. The concept of men was the villain of the piece. There was mainly one evil guy pulling strings later on. The two sovereigns relationship was carefully woven and interesting. Definitely worth a watch! Many underlying themes to wrap your brain around.

I was blown away by this movie. I’m a sucker for historical dramas. It’s an accurate depiction of how life was back then from the costumes and makeup to the accents and language used. It’s such an inspiring movie, great story line. Hats off to Mary and Elizabeth!! The actresses were so authentic and realistic. A real must see!!!

Ronan is good (as usual) as the spirited and rather haughty Mary, making the most of what, to be fair, is the plum role.

In real life, Mary and Elizabeth never met, but this film, directed by Josie Rourke and written by Beau Willimon, stages numerous interactions, many of them accompanied by flaring nostrils.

Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor