Victoria & Abdul

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2017


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Average Rating 3.3/5
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4.5
Director Stephen Frears adaptation of Shrabani Basus book celebrates friendship, openness, tolerance and respect for those from different backgrounds. Catholic News Service
2.5
Scenarios and even scenes repeat themselves as Victoria And Abdul fails to make much of a case for its characters friendship apart from the fact that .. Av Club
3.0
However, the crocodile tears for the monarch are often a concession to an overly earnest genre, and not entirely the films greatest strength. Den Of Geek
4.5
But the film, in the end, doesnt shy away from the darker edges of the story, even though theres clear temptation to go more comedic. Den Of Geek
2.2
That sweetness is laced into the very character of the film, which wants to be taken as a light confection. Indie Wire
2.5
Yet as pleasantly amusing as Victoria & Abdul is, the film is really little more than another showcase for Judi Denchs reigning talent. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Its sometimes amusing, and occasionally touching, but theres nothing here to scare the horses. Time Out
4.0
Just dont expect cutting edge historical revisionism from this affably anachronistic production. Screen Daily
3.5
Despite an uneven narrative and historical inaccuracies, Victoria and Abdul is a delightful film that deserves to be watched for Judi Dench. ETimes (TOI)
1.5
Photo: Peter Mountain/Focus Features Will the people who walk out of Victoria & Abdul dabbing their tears and burbling that racism is oh so terrible a .. Vulture
3.4
For fans of Judi Dench, Victoria and Abdul will be utterly worth it but as much as it pains me to say it, this film suffers from a lack of bravery. Paste Magazine
3.8
Much like this often endearing portrait of an odd couple relationship, it is a little off key but well worth the experience. Rogerebert
3.0
The key to good service is standing still and looking backwards, a royal functionary informs Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), before the Indian servants first .. Telegraph
3.8
This all lends itself to jokes, and the movie makes a few of its own, but there is a necessary candor in all of this. Philly
5.0
A delightful dramedy about the Queen of Englands friendship with a 24 year old Indian clerk. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
The result is remarkably satisfying, a piece of period entertainment that is old fashioned in the best senseelegant, refined, and beautifully executed .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
The whole jolly affair plays like a delicious sick burn aimed at patronizing Western colonialism. Rogers Movie Nation
2.8
Though this is a slight film Dench, as always, gives a good performance. Sover
3.8
While the film is definitely amusing and touching, it, for whatever reason, never quite grows into hilarious or moving. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
Victoria & Abdul may capture the ugly side of Britains colonial past, but its demeaning portrait of Abdul reinforces the Orientalism it purports to la .. Chicago Reader
3.8
There is a distinct imbalance here between the depictions of the two, central characters.It matters, because the film leaves Abdul without much a char .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.0
The one woman powerhouse has, at 82 years of age, given a career high turn in Victoria & Abdul. The Times
2.8
This is a very warm story about an unusual relationship surrounded by palace intrigue, power struggles and jealousy. It is about the loneliness of a w .. Lariat
2.0
Tweet Victoria and Abdul Daniel Barnes By This article was published on 10.05.17 Advertisement Stephen Frears mealy biopic Victoria and Abdul opens wi .. News Review
4.0
Ali Fazals gentle charisma certainly sells the role, but some might wonder whether Abduls a bit too twinkly to be true, or whether his smiling deferen .. Radio Times
3.5
The film is quite enjoyable and entertaining as well, as long as you can get past some sticking points (that will bother some viewers and could go unn .. Screen It
4.0
The filmmakers belatedly try to convince us this is an epic love story, not a satirical comedy of manners. Independent
3.1
Judi Dench Is a royal pleasure, but the film a shallow look at Queen Victorias friendship with an Indian Muslim clerk fails to examine complicated cul .. Rolling Stone
3.0
What the film offers instead is monarchy porn at its most regal here a tea set, there an antimacassar, everywhere a frieze and a for your consideratio .. The Wrap
2.5
At the same time, Victoria and Abdul is hampered by the restrictions of a Hollywood period piece: Its glossy and sentimental, with a feel good message .. News Day
1.5
Victoria & Abdul, it pains me to report, is the cinematic equivalent of a fake smile. Hindustan Times
3.0
This kind of historical revisionism is a stretch that, at best, works as a cute royalist fantasy and, at worst, dresses up its endorsement of colonial .. The Guardian
2.0
Its only Denchs shrewd, affecting performance that keeps this sorry affair on its feet. The Guardian
3.0
Its a fascinating story with particular contemporary relevance.And it should be better. Az Central
3.0
This film opens four years after his death and shes still grieving over him, having lost any urge for independent action.Shes hauled from her bed ever .. Smh
3.5
Victoria & Abdul treads a similar plot path, but its tone is more irreverent and less ingratiating, though the film doesnt lack for heart either. Npr
3.8
Nothing short of a four alarm fire in the auditorium should keep you away. Star Tribune
3.0
We have passed the stage where it was fair to say that Dame Judi Dench was born to play Queen Victoria. I think we might now venture that Queen Victor .. Daily Mail
3.5
But even through the films baggy third act and shamelessly sentimental conclusion, he maintains the sweet core of his story: A wildly unlikely, almost .. Ew
4.0
Well, here you will be, with the crisp script by Billy Elliots Lee Hall gently ribbing the absurdity of royal traditions.Frears leans on the expected .. Flim List
3.5
It is as manipulative as expected and lets itself down when it heads for complete pantomime territory but thanks to some fine direction and lovely lea .. Film Inquiry
4.0
In that sense, it lacks a layer of moral ambiguity that could have further enriched the drama. Empire
3.5
But by coupling Judi Dench with Bollywoods Ali Fazal, director Stephen Frears (Philomena) ignites an irresistible chemistry. Susang Ranger
5.0
But whatever poetic license there is to raise eyebrows, it serves the clever script by Lee Hall and the impeccable direction of veteran filmmaker Step .. Observer
3.0
Dench is extraordinary as the aging monarch, but this drama doesnt quite reveal enough about the mysterious, fascinating friendship between the queen .. Common Sense Media
5.0
He does this sort of thing for fun.What a way to kick off a movie. New Yorker
1.9
By denying Abdul a rich inner life and privileging the white characters in its narrative, Victoria & Abdul exposes itself as insidiously hypocritical: .. Slant Magazine
1.9
Dench again delivers a wonderfully nuanced and complex performance as Victoria, even if the Bollywood star Ali Fazal, as Abdul, isnt quite her equal i .. Washington Post
3.0
The narrative of cross cultural understanding by way of individual affinity is a comforting but ultimately dubious one. The New York Times
3.0
Victoria & Abdul feels awfully like Mrs Brown 2 but Dench is just as good and you are hugely invested in the emotional wellbeing of the elderly monarc .. Express
3.1
Imagine a version of The Kings Speech thats set in 1887, not 1939.The king is a queen, and the imperial subject who educates a British monarch isnt Au .. Boston Globe
3.2
There is no hint of an actual romance between the title characters. Reeling Reviews
2.8
There is no hint of an actual romance between the title characters. Reeling Reviews
4.0
It seems like a pleasantly symbiotic friendship.What could go wrong Flickfilosopher
3.0
Its hard to know how much blame attaches to the Bollywood star Ali Fazal. The Irish Times
2.0
Its entertaining and occasionally affecting to watch Dench play a fearsome grande dame one more time, but her performance isnt worth much in a movie t .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
Frears hasnt just made an historical recreation; he has made a movie containing a message with universal implications for all places and times when ra .. ReelViews
5.0
If the film seldom moves in any surprising direction, nor does it ever stall. Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Victoria & Abdul is worth seeing for Denchs magisterial performance and for Frearss light but sure directorial touch.Just dont mistake it for actual h .. The Atlantic
3.5
A fascinating story like this deserved a nuance direction but Frears direction comes off one note. Deccan Chronicle
4.0
While this is a well told, eye opening story, it is can be slow in parts. Tony Medley
1.5
But Victoria and Abdul doesnt have the daring to suggest its titular twosomes relationship got sexual.Instead, it offers a placid (and vaguely offensi .. Pajiba
2.0
If nothing else, then, the title of Victoria & Abdul, Frears blandly sumptuous new crowd pleaser, would seem to promise a more equitable pairing than .. Los Angeles Times
3.5
Without her, the cracks would show in this story about a friendship that crossed age, racial, class and economic boundaries. Detroit News
4.5
Victoria & Abdul is a pleasant enough entertainment, and it will bring the inevitable awards chatter Denchs way (is her acting ever less than pinpoint Variety
3.0
While theres nothing wrong with being inspired to Google the subject after watching a movie, it shouldnt feel like a prerequisite. Cnn
3.0
Much of this malarky probably didnt really happen, but it doesnt really matter. Herald Sun
1.5
I dont believe Victoria & Abdul was meant to be presented on an investigative level and pass judgment about the past; it doesnt pretend to be responsi .. Tumblr
3.8
But every so often the underlings push too far, and the old lioness roars. Nj
3.0
Though witty, Victoria and Abdul never truly transcends its gentle tone, where you feel it couldve gone deeper, instead opting to be more light, with .. Hey U Guys
3.1
One couldnt say that of Victoria & Abdul, a film of solid craftsmanship led by another royally magnificent performance by Judi Dench. The Star
3.2
Its not exciting filmmaking by any stretch, but as a movie like Philomena proved, simplicity can work. The Play List
3.0
Abdul has a cynical sidekick (the hilarious Adeel Akhtar) who raises some issues, but the film never lets us see why Abdul admires Victoria, and that .. Now Toronto
3.8
Even if Victoria and Abdul is a lightweight next to bigger historical films, Frears effort is worth a look, even if only for the sake of a little char .. Deseret News
5.0
Frears judges the tone perfectly, offering a nice balance between comedy and drama and wrapping it all together with a rich emotional ribbon.Surprisin .. Urban Cine File
3.0
Fazal bears a slight but disconcerting resemblance to the great Indian batsman Verat Kohli. Film Ink
3.5
Its been a long time since he did anything as candid as 1985s My Beautiful Laundrette a feelgood comedy about the changing face of Thatchers Britain, .. The Age
2.5
EXPAND In Victoria & Abdul, the spirited friendship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a charming clerk from northern In .. La Weekly
3.5
Doubts are cast on Abduls intentions that arent entirely cleared up, but Fazal makes us believe the best. Tamp A Bay
3.0
This is a light, enjoyable account of an episode that once again reveals the silliness of the whole royal facade. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Their fascinating and tender relationship is captured with charm and humour in this lovely new feature. Lw Lies
3.5
If youve seen the trailer for Victoria and Abdul, then what you see is what you get; a charming and handsome British story about an unusual friendship .. Nz Herald
2.0
Look, Im all for an unlikely friendship story.A budgie and a lion cub Flicks
2.0
Shabbily animated and ineptly translated from French, The Jungle Bunch is full of bad jokes and awkward pauses. Independent Ie
4.0
... Victoria and Abdul turns out to be a far fuller, edgier film than the marketing ever really hinted at. Stuff
3.0
The story is a bit thin, and some elements are difficult to believe, but its thoroughly engaging. Contact Music
2.0
Instead, we get a characteristically deft character portrait from Dench, marked out by an utter lack of vanity, that is compromised by the faintly ris .. The Arts Desk
3.0
Often farcical, occasionally touching, slightly hammy but always entertaining, this is good, easy fun. The Sun
2.5
Writer Lee Hall and director Stephen Frears drop the ball with this royal escapade. FilmFare
3.8
The script contrives the requisite falling out that drives them apart (just like a rom com) and the subsequent resolution and big emotional finish tha .. Patriot Ledger
3.8
Director Stephen Frears historical comedy drama Victoria & Abdul puts an alarmingly light spin on the, er, complicated relationship between 19th centu .. Sltrib
3.0
In spite of the films penchant to gloss over the evils of colonial times, a masterful, deeply inward looking performance by Judi Dench as the curmudge .. Scmp
3.5
Offering laughs with a tinge of sadness, audiences should soak it up. The Film Pie
2.0
Toward the end of her life, Queen Victoria the Empress of India, despite never having set foot in that country took an interest in, and eventually bef .. Sandiego Reader
4.5
It isnt a story that you often hear but one that certainly will work its way into your heart. We Live Entertainment
3.0
I dont believe Victoria & Abdul was meant to be presented on an investigative level and pass judgment about the past; it doesnt pretend to be responsi .. Film Companion
4.0
An Oscar winner as a Queen in Shakespeare In Love and a Best Actress nominee for Mrs. Brown in 1997, Dench returns to the latter films character of Qu .. Dead Line
2.0
While the treatment of Abdul feels particularly timely in the wake of Brexit, that sentiment soon evaporates.By the end youre simply glad its over. Metro New York
3.0
This stacked cast and gentle sense of humour, with a keen eye trained on the absurdities of British formality, ensure that Victoria and Abdul is consi .. One Room With A View
2.5
Victoria & Abdul feels like Downton Abbey Lite, a chamber drama of manners, minus the raw conflict necessary to elevate this material to any level of .. Daily Herald
3.0
Its charming, whimsical, and at times even a joy to watch, just dont think too hard about what it all means. The Shiz Nit
3.0
Ultimately, Victoria and Abdul may not have the Oscar friendly weight of that film but if youre after an engaging, entertaining historical drama that .. Metro
2.0
And its this, ultimately, that stops the film from being as touching as its predecessor.Dench, predictably, is superb. What So
1.5
The film is plainly intoxicated with Victoria; but what about Abdul Alternate Ending
2.0
But what the movie totally skips over is Abduls own real life complexity. Lainey Gossip
1.5
It is this side stepping that the film struggles with, as Victoria is given many beautiful speeches, moments of triumph and despair, and vulnerability .. The Mary Sue
3.5
Packaged tightly with endearing charm and soul gratifying beauty, this British drama eschews all aristocratic stuffiness, favoring humor and earned po .. Fresh Fiction
1.5
Bald as it might be on meaning beyond the purely decorative, that particular class of costumed drama especially the ones concerned with the British mo .. East Bay Express
3.0
The kind of film that knows where its strengths reside, and how viewers are likely to react. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
It may not be much of a surprise that Dame Judi Dench turns in another absolutely beautiful performance. Original Cin
4.5
Ill give director Frears credit for understanding that there are few things more engaging than listening to and watching Dench simply speak, and when .. Third Coast Review
5.0
Its brand of jokey, gentle, well meaning multiculturalism simply isnt polemical or angry enough for todays leftist film critics. National Review
2.5
This creates much anticipation but when the two leads finally converge, the result is disappointing. The New Paper
3.0
The humor was very surprising but its not enough to carry the film. Cultured Vultures
2.5
Its hard to leave this film and not think that Spike Lees concept of magical Negroes needs to be expanded for other people of color. Ap News
3.5
Endearing and lovable in nature, Victoria & Abdul is not as dramatically strong as perhaps it should have been and although a little sugary in its app .. Cairo 360
3.8
The movie ultimately all comes down to Dench, and the film becomes a frame of her performance. Its a great performance. Sf Chronicle
3.8
It makes the film consistently entertaining, but it can often play as exceedingly shallow. Am Ny
2.5
Still, watching an actor of Denchs skill and wisdom enact that journey is a cinematic gift that should not be dismissed. Washington City Paper
3.5
Its not chapter and verse what happened during Victorias Golden Jubilee.But, as entertainment, it suffices quite nicely. Movie Chambers
2.5
Its content to allow the queen to be cute and cranky, and Abdul to be charming. We receive the films timely lesson about how a Muslim person of color .. Heral
3.0
The key to good service is standing still, moving backwards, theyre told, and dont ever look at her. Richard Crouse
3.5
You have to wonder if director Frears intentions are to make points about modern times in this tale of the past. Adelaide Review
3.5
Both movies have crowd pleasing elements and moments of rue and both deal with aging women who face debilitating losses of luster as the ticks of mort .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
Film Reviews Victoria and Abdul scores on every Victoria and Abdul defines the biopic based on a true story..Not one single false step. Kdhx
4.5
Dench, however, proves a domineering screen presence to provide a vivid portrait of Victoria yet again. Kpbs
2.5
Victoria & Abdul is a pleasant enough time passer. And it is a treat to see Dench on screen for great gobs of time. Saportare Port
3.8
The great Judi Dench imbues Stephen Frears uneven but enjoyable Victoria & Abdul with humor and humanity. Seattle Times
4.0
Its a fairly happy go lucky film, and it is meant to get you laughing. Iol Co Za
3.5
Denchs performance shows that she was born to play the most popular monarchs in the history of the UK, as his second performance as Queen Victoria is ..
3.0
But Frears and Hall stick to a simpler, more comfortingly nostalgic story. Bbc
1.5
By Chelsea Phillips Carr Not content with a simple erasure of colonial violence under the veil of a feel good prestige pic, Stephen Frears opts for fu .. Cinema Scope
3.8
Calling herself a fat, lame impotent silly old woman she is one dour dowager. Buffalo News
3.5
Instead, it should be measured against similarly BBC produced period pieces, resplendent with gorgeous costumes, exquisite sets and parlor room drolle .. Pgh City Paper
4.5
This much is certain: watching Dame Judi is a sheer delight, indeed a privilege. Leonard Mal
3.8
Its a lovely story, well told and beautifully acted, and sometimes thats all we really need. From the Front Row
2.5
Her speeches to errant courtiers hold the room, even if they dont seem quite believable. Caution Spoilers
2.0
The film lacks enough forward momentum, coasting lazily on the pedigree of its cast. Film Monthly
3.0
But what of her counterpart, Abdul Ali Fazal is dashingly handsome, and theres a beautifully endearing nature to his performance thats hard to resist. The Jam Report
2.0
But, held back by its missteps, it never soars to any great heights. Ndtv
2.5
Did we really need another period dramedy about the British monarchy which, yet again, refuses to delve deeper and ask questions about the cultural an .. Worldo Free L
2.5
Denchs imperious performance keeps the film afloat, but as a piece of storytelling, Victoria and Abdul is disturbingly glib. Daily Telegraph
3.5
The historical record sometimes intrudesyou cant introduce gonorrhea into a story like this and then forget about it without explaining how it got the .. Daily Public
3.0
Frears posits Queen Victoria as a progressive anti racist but it simply isnt true. Mediaversity Reviews
3.5
Its a good speech, but it would be little more than a professional resume without the power of Dench making it all personal. Ex Press
3.0
Plenty of wonderful moments This is a film that knows exactly what its audience wants to see, and in that respect, it delivers royally. I News
2.0
The film doesnt profess to follow the historical record religiously. The Lonely Film Critic
4.5
Muschietti avoids exploiting the gruesome moments, making this a fun ride as much as it is a scarefest. Pasadena Weekly
4.0
The remarkable actress is nearly as effective without saying a word. Womens Voices For Change
3.1
It all started with The Queen, a film that justifiably earned Hele n Mirren an Oscar. Baltimore Magazine
4.0
Fazal makes Abduls genuine fondness for Victoria is apparent, alternating between a beguiling romantic flirtation and the adoring innocence of a child .. We Are Movie Geeks
4.5
The thing thats most surprising about Victoria and Abdul is its subtle, subversive humor that undercuts and accents what otherwise would be a pretty m ..
3.1
By the films third act, Mohammed disappears from the action and the comedy turns toward sentiment without ever revealing any deeper understanding of A .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
But she doesnt use her considerable power for anything of real consequence and the film doesnt explore this disconnect.Dench is a force, but it falls .. Newport This Week
3.5
If youre the kind of person who cant get past the fact of colonialism in the world of this film, you should give it a miss. The Arts St L
2.5
Victoria and Abdul exposes itself as being just as shallow as the bigots it derides; the only difference is the purity of its intentions.
1.5
Fatally shifts its focal gaze away from the viewpoint of Abdul to being told from the perspective of the head of the British Empire, which is a far le .. Cineuropa



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