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You are the only wife I've got or ever will have. You are my whole existence, and I will love you until my last breath.
I've been longing to watch this film for ages, and I finally got the chance to do so last night. The film revolves around the early years of England's longest ruling monarch (to date), Queen Victoria (Blunt). Being the only child of the three royal brothers of England, she is, without a doubt, tapped to be the next ruling monarch. However, back in her home in Kent, there are those who wish to have her throne usurped - namely, Sir John Conroy (Strong), who insists to keep the princess under his control. Victoria's mother, the Duchess of Kent (Richardson), adds fuel to the fire by consenting to Sir Conroy's demands, and this puts her under a bad light during King William's (Broadbent) birthday party. Not soon after that, Sir Conroy lashes out at the princess, insisting that she rule along with her mother, and that she follow everything he orders her to do. When she refuses, Sir Conroy manhandles her, and Victoria is hurt and angry to see that her mother does nothing to stop it. During these turbulent times, Victoria meets Prince Albert. The two share a close correspondence throughout the years, and it can be said that they fall in love with each other. Albert is concerned with the way things are happening in Victoria's court, and although he strongly wishes to ask Victoria to marry him, he cannot, as the proposal should come from her. Meanwhile, Lord Melbourne (Bettany) does his best to assist the young queen, up to the point where controversy rocks the House of Lords over Lord Melbourne's appointment of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting (apparently, they are all wives of members of Lord Melbourne's political party). Victoria turns to Albert for support, and they eventually get married. Their love for each other is apparent in this film, and I love the way they carried their feelings for each other in a subtle manner - during the first minutes of the film, that is. Emily Blunt shines in the film; her portrayal of Queen Victoria carried the entire movie from start to finish. Even if you don't like historical dramas, period pieces, or whatever it is you call them nowadays, you'll surely appreciate the beauty of the costumes, the sets, and the behind-the-scenes look at how a monarch's life can be parallel to our own. Must see film. If you really really want to see this, you'll find a way. I know I did. ;)
