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Victoria & Abdul (2017)

2017 • 1h 52m • Drama, History • PG-13
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Peter McGinn on Victoria & Abdul

7/10 · Apr 3, 2020

This film isn't going to be one I recall easily as a significant historical piece, but it did manage to keep me engaged and amused throughout. After looking into the real events, I’m uncertain about some of the alterations made regarding the development of their unusual bond. It seems likely that these changes were implemented to streamline the storyline. It's remarkable that this story even came to light, actually. Following Queen Victoria's passing, considerable efforts were made to erase all traces of this improbable friendship. Anyone familiar with British monarchical history will recognize this as a typical tactic used to shape public perception and protect the line of succession. However, it’s still worth seeing, regardless of how precise the depiction is. The truth often gets shaped by those in power, and this feels like an intriguing deviation from that pattern.

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