I watched this movie last night.

[layne67]

I absolutely adored it. And I was thrilled to see '1819' at the start of the movie. That was the year in which John Acklebury was supposed to paint the potrait of the baby Victoria. And I totally saw Viscount Penrith and John everywhere. And cravats and neck cloths and waistcoats had more more meaning than they ever had before!

I digress.

Emily Blunt was amazing as the young queen. She played the part with quiet intensity and subtle fiery that was really awesome. I loved her in The Wolfman ( another period piece ) and I can't wait to see her in The Adjustment Bureau with Matt Damon. And Rupert Friend! I didn't know who he was before this but I loved him as Albert. And I had no idea that Lord Melbourne was played by Paul Bettany *loves* until the end credits ran.

A very moving story of royal drama and intrigue with an amazing, lush backdrop and fantastic costumes, The Young Victoria is a definite keeper.

And because I'm in the mood for period pieces, Victoria and Albert is what I'm going to watch next. The actors in it are not familiar to me but I'm looking forward to comparing it with The Young Victoria. Also, I think melyanna_65 will be pleased to know that I've started watching The Tudors. Yes, I saw Tristan and John there, too lol.

Comments

[xwacky.livejournal.com]

Spoken like a true fan there, dear Layne! I didn't even register the little tie-in with Restraint. *ashamed*

I just saw that movie and The Wolfman (consecutively) recently (on DVD) myself.

Young Victoria was okay. I loved the costumes. The thing I had a hard time to get over was the fact that Queen Victoria really had very little power in her time. She was but a symbolic figure imo, hence my interest in her was no way near as Elizabeth I (of course Cate Blanchett was awesome). Oh I also was hugely distracted by how much Rupert Friend looked like Orlando Bloom while watching the movie.

I have to confess The Wolfman was very much a disappointment to me (I saw it three nights ago). I loved the cinematography but the plot was way too predictable, and the characterizations were superficial, especially given the talents behind the roles. Le sigh.

Do you like The Tudors? That's another series I can't move past the first season. Again, try as I may, I had a hard time regarding Henry VIII as a sympathetic character. But Henry Cavil is mighty fine. =p

Layne, if you like period pieces (or historic fiction), I highly recommend Rome. ;-)

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I eat, drink and sleep Restraint :DD

Aaargh, only 5 more chapters left. The author said something about writing The Secret Diaries of Marchbanks and I really hope she'll do it once she finished with Restraint. I LOVE outside POVs!

I watched random episodes of The Tudors here and there and I actually followed it for the atmosphere and settings and the dialogue, I didn't really follow the story per se. I have such a weakness for British historical stuff!

I'm watching Spartacus, currently at episode 10, and I've heard great reviews on Rome. Rome is next on my list!

Rupert does look a little like Orlando Bloom. That thought came fleetingly to my mind when Albert made his first appearance but with the German accent and the facial hair, and the fact that I didn't know him before, he quickly became just "Albert" to me. I wonder whether the real Albert was as cute as that. Or the real Victoria as pretty.