The film does not magnify the ambiguous relationship between the queen and the servant, but characterizes it as a true and rare year-end friendship, creating a story of universal value that is not limited by cultural and regional differences
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The film, an apparently anti-racist film, publicly denounced palace officials who rejected Abdul because of his brown skin and Muslim beliefs. The film also tries to prove that feelings are mutual, and that as long as you treat people with sincerity, you can reciprocate. Director Stephen Frears incorporates reaction shots, hilarious shots and double shots throughout the palace, all deliberately mocking the confusion and frustration of the sullen palace-living staff at the Queen's new friend, and making Abdul unpretentious, The different innocence is shown in the lens, which creates a relatively stark contrast, but it all feels a little superficial
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