When I heard they were going to make this movie I said to myself who would watch this when the Crown is on Netflix? Now I know why this film was green lit. This is not a typical biographical film,it is a very personal portrait. We get a close look at Diana's struggles, her inner demons and turmoils. Long gone are the glamorous parties and cocktail dresses. We see her suffer from an eating disorder, we see her anguish over her failed marriage, we see her questioning her role as a princess.
One scene I particularly liked is of Diana reading a book of Anne Boleyn, the Queen who was beheaded by Henry the 8th. She then recites a poem that becomes very allegorical to her failed marriage.
The King wanted to replace Anne because he had fallen in love with another woman. (Of course the real reason was that Henry 8th needed a son.) The life of royals has never been glamorous,but filled with betrayal, manipulations and treachery. Diana's life was no different.
The pacing is a bit slow, and the dialogue a little boring, the acting is fine, Kristin Stewart is fine as Diana, the real Diana was a lot more demure.
This movie is actually a lot deeper than your average formulaic biopic.
One scene I particularly liked is of Diana reading a book of Anne Boleyn, the Queen who was beheaded by Henry the 8th. She then recites a poem that becomes very allegorical to her failed marriage.
The King wanted to replace Anne because he had fallen in love with another woman. (Of course the real reason was that Henry 8th needed a son.) The life of royals has never been glamorous,but filled with betrayal, manipulations and treachery. Diana's life was no different.
The pacing is a bit slow, and the dialogue a little boring, the acting is fine, Kristin Stewart is fine as Diana, the real Diana was a lot more demure.
This movie is actually a lot deeper than your average formulaic biopic.