Saturday, 10 March 2018

Saturday Movie: Victoria and Abdul

Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.

Director: Stephen Frears
Writers: Lee Hall (screenplay by), Shrabani Basu (based on the book by)
Stars: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith

Biography, Drama, History

1h 51 min / 2017



My thoughts:
Oh I actually enjoyed this one! Haha, I knew it would happen one day. I always pick the most boring movies based on a book. But this one worked.

Judi Dench was great as Victoria. So sassy and tired. Poor Queen Victoria!
Ali Fazal was great as Abdul Karim and well he sure was fine to look at like good old Vicky said ;)
Eddie Izzard, oh I totally saw him as Bertie, honestly applauds there.

So yes great cast! And I even laughed a few times.

The story is about how Victoria develops a friendship with a clerk from India. He teachers her Urdu and more. And she confides in him. Because he real, and not like the rest.

This one I can actually recommend.
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25 comments:

  1. bermudaonion10 March, 2018 14:13

    I liked the story but I thought the movie dragged in places.

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  2. Carole Rae10 March, 2018 16:56

    Waaah I will have to rent this.

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  3. The Bookworm10 March, 2018 17:19

    I hadn't heard of this before but it sounds good!

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  4. The Reading Frenzy10 March, 2018 18:38

    I've seen this advertised and now its on my radar. Thanks

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  5. Lover Of Romance11 March, 2018 00:52

    I LOVE this actress, she is fantastic to watch. So now I need to watch this movie. Thanks for the heads up.

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  6. Sophia Rose11 March, 2018 06:18

    Oh good! I saw it mentioned on Velvet's blog and thought I might like to see it.

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  7. BiblioSanctum11 March, 2018 06:24

    I love the cast! But not my type of movie sadly...

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  8. Deanna11 March, 2018 07:50

    I saw the trailer of this a lot when it was about to come out. Never caught it at the cinema but still thinking I might get it on DVD.

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  9. Mary Kirkland11 March, 2018 09:34

    Interesting. I've never herd of this one.

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  10. Carole's Random Life12 March, 2018 00:10

    I haven't heard of this movie but it sounds fantastic. Glad you enjoyed it!

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  11. Nicci12 March, 2018 00:21

    I really enjoyed Judi Dench as Victoria in Mrs. Brown. I think I'd quite enjoy this one. :)

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    1. Blodeuedd12 March, 2018 21:28

      I can not recall if I ever watched that one! Hehe, and now she is older! Makes perfect sense for Judi to play Victoria again as this takes place leter

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  12. Greg12 March, 2018 07:42

    Judi Dench is always amazing.

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  13. Mary (Bookfan)14 March, 2018 13:30

    I'll put it on my list - Judi Dench can usually save a mediocre film so I'd watch based on her alone.

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