The Madness of King George (1995)
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Reviews Counted:41
Fresh:38
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: King George III does some very odd things, but then who is to argue with the king? Well, his ambitious son, for one. He's not getting any younger, and all he does is sit around waiting for his... [More]
Starring: Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Amanda Donohoe
Director: Nicholas Hytner
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Nigel Hawthorne garnered all the laurels for his Oscar-nominated performance, but don't overlook Rupert Everett's deliciously camp Regent-in-waiting. Full Review |
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Hytner's version of Bennett's comic-tragic drama of the tormented king who almost lost his mind confirms that power games, family scandals, and personal intrigues have always been integral to the British Crown, an institution both revered and reviled. Full Review |
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It's Hawthorne's engaging performance that makes this drama both fun and moving. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Vastly entertaining, with more bite than you expect from a costume drama.
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4/5 |
Flawless acting. Hawthorne was robbed of an Oscar. Sorry, but it's true.
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Strong performances elevate rather blandly crafted film.
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Respectable actors aside, it's no more than a dryasdust history lesson.
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