someones_in_my_head Reviews

The Queen (2006)

Bravo

[10/10 · 7 February 2007]

The death of Diana was handled with impeccable taste; very moving but not intrusive. My only criticism was the choice of Alex Jennings as Prince Charles. He didn't look or sound like Charles and I found him to be completely distracting. On the other hand, the use of archival footage to represent Diana's life was brilliant; no actress has yet been able to capture her charisma and beauty.

James Cromwell's Prince Philip was cold and very unsympathetic - much like the prince himself. Diana's sons are rarely shown in the movie, which I find very respectful toward their grief. All in all, a superb effort.

Return to Me (2000)

Very refreshing!

[9/10 · 23 April 2000]

You know at the beginning that Minnie Driver needs a heart. But the movie doesn't belabor the tragedy that provides the heart. The donor's husband's grief is told in the details of his life, not in long drawn-out discussions. His grief is so much more believable as a result. The end is predictable but the road to the end is so enjoyable it doesn't matter.