Outdated technique, but it is really impressive

Casey 2022-10-31 16:54:45

Garbo is too aura. Now we can still find such actresses, but most of them are actresses in the 50s, Carina Lau and her like, while Garbo is simply playing the queen's domineering and heroic.
The problem with the movie is not Garbo, even Garbo is almost the only point. The problem is the outdated performance and screenwriting techniques at the time. The climax in the last 20 minutes is really impressive, but it is very possible that the viewer will leave the field first at 30 minutes total. So all suspense came to nothing.

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Queen Christina quotes

  • Christina: This war is expensive.

    Magnus: The parliament clamors for more war.

    Oxenstierna: They clamor for a Swedish marriage for your majesty. They clamor for an heir of Swedish blood!

    Christina: In short, Chancellor, they clamor.

  • Magnus: [embrace and kiss] It's been so long since I've seen you.

    Christina: I saw you yesterday.

    Magnus: To me that's long since.

    Christina: I'm not an idle woman, Magnus. I have a war on my hands.