CheerupSilver Very Cool!!!

Greenes Please don't spend money on this.

Flyerplesys Perfectly adorable

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

gbkmmaurstad India was under British rule from 1600 - 1947, less than half by direct British rule and the remainder by princes who ensured British rule was observed. In June of 1947, Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden Jubilee. In honor of the celebration two men from India are selected to present the queen with a gold coin specifically made for the event. One is Abdul Karim. The Queen has grown increasingly lonely since the dealth of her husband and bored with her mundane duties. When Abdul presents the Queen with the the newly minted coin she appears to be instantly taken with Abdul. He eventually become her Munshi, a term used in British India to describe a person who is a teacher or secretary employed by a European. Abdul spends the next 15 years as the Queen's Munshi and confidant. Over the course of time he gains the prestige and privileges reserved for royality and family. It is at a time when social and racial prejudices exist within not only the royal family, but the staff as well. This is an excellent film for those who love British history and an enjoyable way brush up on "the royals." Maybe a bit too mature for young viewers due to some adult themes. Get out your pot of tea, finger sandwiches and spend the next couple of hours going back in time.

Prismark10 Following on from Mrs Brown in 1997. Judi Dench reprises her role as an older Queen Victoria in the last years of her life but still infatuated with a maverick member of her household.This time one of the two servants, Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal) presented to the Empress of India. Victoria becomes fascinated by the exotic Karim who no doubt embellishes his status and stories much to the chagrin of the monarchs advisers and other members of the staff. They are not happy with this foreigner taking so much of Victoria's attentions. Abdul becomes her spiritual advisor on all things Indian.The film is based on true incidents. What is known for certain is that a lot of the papers relating to Karim were burned after Victoria's death and it highlights the prejudice of the times.Stephen Frears adds panache and humour to a slight story but it is sumptuous to look at with the costumes and set direction but it lacks the poignancy of Mrs Brown from two decades earlier.

barbourjohn-633-608932 Did Queen Victoria, head of the church of England, defender of the Christian faith, die in her sins?According to the movie Victoria and Abdul she did exactly that. In her death bed scene there is no Arch Bishop of Canterbury and no mention of Christ or Christianity. In their place is a Sufi Muslim quoting from Rumi with the implied view that Muslims are a peaceful folk and that Victoria died a Muslim with no savior.The movie could have been a good one with superb acting by Judi Dench and many light-hearted and funny scenes but it was flawed by the politically correct author, director, producers, and screen writer who want to push their anachronistic/pc views through a period piece.What a shame that these kind of movies always have to be flawed by faulty worldviews that seem to be always anti-Christian and anti-Western.

Paul Evans The first thing anyone will say after watching this movie is how utterly amazing Judi Dench is, and rightly so, she ones again dons the robes of Queen Victoria and gives a commanding performance as one of the most famous monarchs. A performance worthy of an Oscar, she is an actress with unrivalled talent. This film is so much more then Dench's performance, spellbinding though it was.Ali Fazal, also worthy of accolades and awards, for his superb performance as Indian servant Abdul Karim. His performance is actually rather captivating, The Queen was taken under his spell and as a viewer so was I. Such an intriguing, fascinating character, probably unlike any other man she'd ever encountered.Superb production values throughout, the film was visually dazzling, sumptuous settings, jaw dropping costumes, this was a treat for the senses.A film is meant to move, and allow for escapism, when it can educate as well, it's worth of the elevated sore of 10/10.Absolutely loved it.