“The Young Victoria” DVD Review & Giveaway
Thanks to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, I had the opportunity to review a wonderful movie called, “The Young Victoria
Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend star in the lavish historical drama, THE YOUNG VICTORIA. Resolved to establish her authority over those who rule in her stead, a young and inexperienced Queen Victoria (Blunt) draws strength from the love of Albert (Friend), the handsome prince who’s stolen her heart. Based on the courtship and early reign of England’s longest-serving monarch, THE YOUNG VICTORIA is a majestic tale of romance, intrigue and power.
Clips Included:
Chess, King Speech, Played The Game, Abbey, Proposal, Wedding In Bed, A Man With No Work, You Thought I Was A Woman
Added Values Included:
Royal Stories, Production Design, Arranged Marriage
Special Features:
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• The Real Queen Victoria Featurette
• Making of The Young Victoria
• Lavish History: A Look at the Costumes and Locations
• The Coronation Featurette
• The Wedding Featurette
Cast: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Thomas Kretschmann, Mark Strong, Jesper Christensen, Harriet Walter
Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Co-Producer: Denis O’Sullivan
Executive Producer: Colin Vaines
Producers: Graham King, Tim Headington, Martin Scorsese, Sarah Ferguson
Screenplay: Julian Fellowes
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama, Romance
MY THOUGHTS
I really loved this movie and I loved the costumes and gowns worn! It was a romantic and lighthearted movie that left me wanting more! Thank you Sony Pictures for a wonderful movie worth watching!
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I received a copy of “The Young Victoria” on DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.
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