Mrs. Brown

Director: John Madden
Cast: Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer, Antony Sher, Gerald Butler
Genre: Biography/Drama/ History 1997
Running time: 105 mins.
Rating:★★★★

Rugged Scotsman, John Brown (Billy Connolly) is a lowly servant who looks after Queen Victoria's (Judi Dench) horses. Yet when circumstances bring them together, the result is a passionate friendship that scandalizes a nation.

A powerhouse actress like Dench and a prestige actor like Connolly portraying historical figures who are just that. Questioning the status quo and bringing life back into castle that was plagued by the queen's mourning of her late husband, Prince Albert. The film hints at Queen Victoria need a friend, with as much vigor as she, to bring her out of her funk. Though with everything, there is nothing that may come with consequences. Wonderfully thought out in character development, cinematography, dialogue, music score, and costume design. Mind-blowing performances from both Judi Dench and Billy Connolly. Dench brings, to her portrayal of Queen Victoria, vulnerability and the sometimes burden of ruling a country. Connolly bringing, to his portrayal of John Brown, determination, loyalty, and why his character was the perfect balance to the Queen in friendship.

The film speaks for itself!! A must see!!!!