A Royal Affair (2012)
2h 17m | PG-13
A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.
Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Studio: Sirena Film
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Video: 720p
Cast
Mads Mikkelsen
as Johann Friedrich Struensee
Alicia Vikander
as Caroline Mathilde
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
as Christian VII
David Dencik
as Ove Høegh-Guldberg
Cyron Melville
as Enevold Brandt
Trine Dyrholm
as Juliane Marie
Reviews
Based on a true story, this is a phenomenal period piece with first-class photography, directing and acting. You can't ask much more of any film. Pure, historical entertainment.
<em>'A Royal Affair'</em> is an excellent film. I enjoyed it all, every bit, but the ending is what sold it for me - great conclusion, which didn't do the predictable wrap up that I was expecting it to do. Despite running for over two hours the pacing is near perfect, as is the standout score. The actors do wonderful jobs. Alicia Vikander is particularly brilliant, as is a fantastic Mads Mikkelsen. Mikkel Følsgaard also brings a strong performance, early on I wasn't fully convinced but by the end he won me over tenfold. The supporting cast are very good too. Such a well written and well told story, the whole look of how its brought to life onscreen is superb. It's a breeze to watch all the way through and by the time the third act completes it manages to bring emotion into the mix as well. Big fan.