Movie Review
The Young Victoria
By Dan Ginader aka "The Harried Husband"
12/1/09
The Young Victoria opens December 25, 2009 in select Orlando theatres. We got a sneak peek screening December 1, 2009.
First off, I want to thank the fine folks who invited us to the press screening of The Young Victoria. Mark couldn't make it so he asked me to fill in for him. I couldn't find a babysitter so my tiny tot slept in the minivan with the air on in the parking lot while I watched the movie and did NOT fall asleep, thanks to my new iPod app called "Jiggle Wake." And don't worry about the tiny tot. She had a tub of peanut butter and an old windshield wiper blade to keep her busy in the van.
Before seeing The Young Victoria, brush up on your British monarchy history (if you can find the time between loading a cart full of groceries and wrestling a toddler into the tub before Tyra comes on!). If you're not familiar with dukes, barons, lords, sirs, squires and kings you're in trouble during the first twenty minutes of the film. Not like "dirty diaper in church" trouble, but trouble nonetheless.
The story goes like this: A young Victoria is crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and must figure out who has her best interest in mind. The United Kingdom is in a volatile state, not confident in their new Queen's leadership skills. She fights to earn respect from her family and country and ultimately herself.
The acting is stiff, but that just may be because the actors are playing royalty, and we all know royalty are stiff as nails, as are indignant bag boys, tired waitresses and drunk babysitters. I especially enjoy Mark Strong's Sir John Conroy throwing a glass at a wall. How I wish to be him sometimes when my child and wife rattle my nerves while I'm trying to put together my model ships.
The pacing is a bit slow, like I-4 on the way to soccer practice, but its good overall if you like movies about female empowerment and pretty, pretty dresses. I know I do. Its also good for the kids if they need to complete a book report on Queen Victoria the night before its due (and not ask your Dad to write it for you).
Two sippy cups way up from The Harried Husband.
The Young Victoria
By Dan Ginader aka "The Harried Husband"
12/1/09
The Young Victoria opens December 25, 2009 in select Orlando theatres. We got a sneak peek screening December 1, 2009.
First off, I want to thank the fine folks who invited us to the press screening of The Young Victoria. Mark couldn't make it so he asked me to fill in for him. I couldn't find a babysitter so my tiny tot slept in the minivan with the air on in the parking lot while I watched the movie and did NOT fall asleep, thanks to my new iPod app called "Jiggle Wake." And don't worry about the tiny tot. She had a tub of peanut butter and an old windshield wiper blade to keep her busy in the van. Before seeing The Young Victoria, brush up on your British monarchy history (if you can find the time between loading a cart full of groceries and wrestling a toddler into the tub before Tyra comes on!). If you're not familiar with dukes, barons, lords, sirs, squires and kings you're in trouble during the first twenty minutes of the film. Not like "dirty diaper in church" trouble, but trouble nonetheless.
The story goes like this: A young Victoria is crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and must figure out who has her best interest in mind. The United Kingdom is in a volatile state, not confident in their new Queen's leadership skills. She fights to earn respect from her family and country and ultimately herself.
The acting is stiff, but that just may be because the actors are playing royalty, and we all know royalty are stiff as nails, as are indignant bag boys, tired waitresses and drunk babysitters. I especially enjoy Mark Strong's Sir John Conroy throwing a glass at a wall. How I wish to be him sometimes when my child and wife rattle my nerves while I'm trying to put together my model ships.
The pacing is a bit slow, like I-4 on the way to soccer practice, but its good overall if you like movies about female empowerment and pretty, pretty dresses. I know I do. Its also good for the kids if they need to complete a book report on Queen Victoria the night before its due (and not ask your Dad to write it for you).
Two sippy cups way up from The Harried Husband.