A little impression that I can't write a brief review...

Leslie 2022-12-01 13:30:46

History itself is a good story, but the film does not use visual language to tell this story well, and it is particularly difficult to accept a mediocre work for such a subject. The most brilliant and successful character in the whole play is the king. His nerves, his innocence and his pitiful and pathetic character are so vivid with only a few strokes on each side. (Seeing him being forced to sign an agency agreement by the doctor and finally walking out of the court with the hands of the little black man, I almost cried) And for the doctor played by the Danish national treasure actor, he didn't pay for it, such a grim face is not at all. It is not suitable to play such a role that is full of inner drama and is both firm and soft. In short, from the performance of the actors to the performance of the major scenes, it feels like a tickle, which is very regrettable.

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A Royal Affair quotes

  • Johann Friedrich Struensee: Your majesty.

    Caroline Mathilde: You recognized me.

    Johann Friedrich Struensee: I would recognize you blindfolded.

    Caroline Mathilde: But your costume is not very imaginative.

    Johann Friedrich Struensee: I'm afraid I'm not very good at the masquerade.

    Caroline Mathilde: I believe this is the one night when everyone can be themselves.

    [pause]

    Caroline Mathilde: But you never remove your mask. Do you?

  • Johann Friedrich Struensee: Do you remember our first night together?

    Caroline Mathilde: It feels like we've been unhappy ever since.

    Johann Friedrich Struensee: I have been happy.

    Caroline Mathilde: Come to me tonight?