Judi Dench and Billy Connolly are a wonderfully regal double act in this perceptive blend of fact and fiction. The

| Original Score: 5/5 | Aug 17, 2024

The director, John Madden, could have set this up as a minor tragedy, but he has the wit, especially in the first half, to play it cool and droll, and he is helped no end by finely gauged performances.

| Jul 19, 2021

There is something missing in the film. It is flat.

| Aug 17, 2018

Mrs. Brown is reserved yet spirited.

| May 6, 2016

A highly resonant testament to the redemptive power of love--one that transcends traditional romantic definitions.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Mar 31, 2009

terrific performances make it a must-see

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 20, 2008

Fine Judi Dench starring drama.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Apr 20, 2007

Centering on a lesser-known chapter in the reign of Queen Victoria, this richly detailed drama about her intimate relationship with her servant that scandalized the country is extremely well-acted; Judi Dench deserves an Oscar nomination

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jan 29, 2007

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 13, 2006

Dench is magnificent as Victoria, a toy-sized, black-suited, dough girl of despair, a woman slowly recovering her wits and her expectations.

| Feb 9, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 21, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 30, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 15, 2004

This discreet drama failed to get to me emotionally.

| Original Score: C+ | May 31, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | May 11, 2004

Interesting, but didn't love it.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 19, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 30, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 22, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 16, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 20, 2003