Movie #1405 ........................."Victoria & Abdul"

Movie #1405 "Victoria & Abdul" -- I found this movie quite enjoyable.  And audiences have agreed with me, for the most part, scoring about 74% on rottentomtoes.com (in comparison to the 60+ % that the critics have given it --- why?  because some find it spoofing a serious subject (the treatment of the Muslims at the time)  I found it topical.  As long as you aren't taking all the history as factual --- and the film is up front about that with the opening disclaimer -- "mostly true" --- I was unable to watch anything in the film other than the two of the people -- SHE because she's Judi Dench and at her best finest here (or any time she gets to play a Queen!) and HE because he is so charming........and authentic and genteel.  I loved the whole idea of Queen Victoria upsetting her entire household and family because of this relationship with her "servant'  -- and when told she can't do that, instead of dropping the relationship, she makes him part of her inner circle!  It's a story that needed to be told, and if it's twisted a bit to make the movie better, that's okay with me -- I knew I wasn't watching the history channel.  This is Queen Victoria toward the end of her life, and I always find this particular queen quite interesting --- and Judi playing her, makes it doubly so for me!  What I wanted to see more of, is more info on Abdul, more about his family, more from him verbally ,  just overall.  Otherwise, it was a delightful film that we (Dave's folks, 89 years oldsters) all enjoyed!!! I give it 4 out of 5 stars, and highly recommend this gem!

P.S.  do I dare suggest that this might be an academy award nod for Ms. Dench?

"VICTORIA & ABDUL"      2017      PG-13        

In this historical drama, young Indian clerk Abdul Karim journeys to Britain to participate in the celebration of Queen Victoria's 50th year on the throne. In the process, he unexpectedly forms a deep friendship with the monarch.

Cast: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard,