We saw this movie at the weekend in Grand Cinemas Al Hamra, a big double thumbs up for the Mall and cinema which is much more refined at the weekends than the other two biggies.
I've been waiting to see this movie ever since I heard the incredible story based on letters that surfaced in 2010. Apparently, it is true and quite shocking but sweet and lovely too.
The austere and grumpy Queen Victoria who found friendship and candour in her Muslim Indian man servant. Dame Judi Dench is the dour Queen Victoria who is warmed by the handsome, candid foreigner Abdul Karim, played by Ali Fazal, who arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favour with the queen herself. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity.
A lovely historical movie of an interesting yet scandalous friendship during an era of stringent propriety. I adore Judi Dench and enjoyed the movie but felt the script and movie could have been .... more. Not sure what it was lacking just needed more. I would rate it an 8/10.
Tickets can be purchased online https://kw.grandcinemasme.com/en/book-movie
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