The Queen

This is a good story about the Royal Family's response to the death of Princess Diana. Helen Mirren gives a commanding performance as Queen Elizabeth. The only problem is how does the producers know what went on in the Royal Family.... Full review

I unexpectedly really enjoyed this movie and thought it was produced, directed, and acted superbly. The film is not very long and perfect if you wish to watch a movie without a big time committment.... Full review

This was an excellent movie. This was wonderfully executed. All the costumes were wonderful, and everything was depicted wonderfully. I would highly recomend this movie for those who haven't seen it.... Full review

I felt like I was watching a documentary. Sometimes, I wanted to yell, "LEAVE THE CASTLE FOR A FEW SECONDS!" Yeah, I didn't really like the visuals, but Helen Mirren, James Cromwell, and Martin Sheen were all great and the script... Full review

Helen Mirren again shows us how great an actress she is. Her role as the queen is simply sepectacular. No suprise. Although I felt the movie did get a little dull, the acting really coverd it up.... Full review

Interesting story. Probably as good as you can make a movie about a boring royal family. Don't get me wrong, the royals fascinate me, but the modern royals are a stiff, stodgy, staid bunch. I suppose the actors deserve awards for... Full review

I am lost....I went to watch this movie....hoping to get some answers....but I am totally confused...what was the point of this stupid boring movie?... Full review

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz That's the sound you will hear when you see "The Queen". Why is this movie nominated for best film and "Dreamgirls" is not?? One must question the academy's choices. Is the academy obligated to pick at least one British film... Full review

Damn, I don't even know why they wasted money to make this movie...how sad...how horrible...how boring! I saw like 35 total people in the movies, and realized 13 people were actually sleeping!!! That should tell you how boring this movie is!... Full review

They must have been in the wrong movie theater! This movie totally sucked ass! Boring is all I could think of!... Full review

Woody Allen tells a similarly frivolous relationship comedy this Cannes....when they do they generally lead to the best humour.....And it's a decidedly less dreary take on British life than the cinema Britain tends to favour..... ... Full Review

Irrespective of your royalist or political leanings, one thing is sure; there are many surprises and delights in Stephen Frears' insightful, affecting and wonderfully entertaining film. The Queen is a superbly crafted and sensitive work that illuminates recent history through the intimacies of its characters; unquestionably one of the best, most satisfying films of 2006. ... Full Review

You have to be sensible, and not get caught up in the speculation. I thought it would be great to reprise it, especially having just played the Queen. ... Full Review

The actress , who won an Oscar last year for her role as the Queen, revealed she took the addictive substance until the early 1980s. Dame Helen Mirren has admitted she used to "love" cocaine - but gave it up when she realised a notorious former Nazi had been living on profits from the drug. ... Full Review

the film's most memorable scene.... ... Full Review

The Special Relationship 8-9:45pm, HBO. After much critical acclaim in The Queen , Michael Sheen steps into the role of British Prime Minister Tony Blair. ... Full Article

Michael Sheen ("The Queen," "The Deal," "Frost/Nixon" and "Twilight: New Moon") has made a career out of playing former British prime minister Tony Blair. He returns to the role of his lifetime in "The Special Relationship" (8 p.m., HBO, today),... ... Full Article

Michael Sheen ("The Queen," "The Deal," "Frost/Nixon" and "Twilight: New Moon") has made a career out of playing former British prime minister Tony Blair. He returns to the role of his lifetime in "The Special Relationship" (9 p.m., HBO, Saturday),... ... Full Article

It didn't have a starring role for a named actress. It was always going to be a discovery. It has spoken to audiences internationally and we've had the recognition with all the British nominations, and now with the Oscar nominations,... ... Full Article

By Roger Ebert Yes, I know it's a year late, but a funny thing happened to me on the way to compiling a list of the best films of 2006. ... Full Article

British screenwriter Peter Morgan ("The Queen," "Longford," "The Last King of Scotland," "Frost/Nixon") has created a string of highly satisfying, intelligent dramas that focus tightly on the relationships between two mismatched individuals. ... Full Article