Queen Victoria was the longest reigning monarch in British history and her romance with husband Prince Albert is legendary. Victoria ascended to the throne at the tender age of 18 and three years later married her beloved Albert. He became her closest confidant and when he died 21 years later, Victoria was so devastated she wore black every day for the rest of her life.
The film “The Young Victoria” focuses on Queen Victoria’s early years, the events leading up to her succession to the throne and her courtship with Albert. The movie stars Emily Blunt as Victoria and Rupert Friend as Prince Albert and was produced in part by Martin Scorcese and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. Screen writing credit goes to Julian Fellowes from “The Monarch of the Glen” series, who is now an established author.
I really enjoyed this DVD, much more than I had anticipated. I find period films to be quite dull at times but the good script and the performances of the two principal actors kept me engaged. In fact, when it ended I thought “Is that it?” I felt as if we were just getting started and I didn’t want it to end. I wanted to see what happened over the next twenty years of marriage. I wanted more. In my book, the sign of a good film.
“The Young Victoria” is set to be released on DVD this Tuesday, April 20th, but as you’ve just read I’ve been lucky enough to get my hands on a copy.
Now I’m itching to give it away to one of you.
You know the drill. Leave me a comment, say hello and you’re entered.
Tweet my contest and I’ll give you a second entry.
This contest is open until next Friday, April 23rd.
(Open to U.S. residents only as well as anyone with an APO address.)
I missed this when it was in the theaters so very glad to have the chance to win the dvd. Thanks for the chance!
When I head over to London in the fall I’m going to this exhibit: http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/microsites/vanda/index.asp
I really can’t wait! :)
didn’t catch this in the theater so would love to win it :)
I heard that it is a very beautiful film.I would love to have that DVD.
It is very beautiful. Scenery and costumes exquisite.
I LOVE Emily Blunt! What a great DVD! You’re contests are fun :)
Awww! I love period films! And Emily Blunt is a favorite! I wanted to see this in the cinema and never got around to it. I’d love the DVD. Great giveaway! :)
Lis, maybe it’s because I’m older and I’ve seen tons of them I feel a bit bored.
Loved the film. Did you spot Princess Beatrice? Just finished Julian Fellowes book “Past Imperfect” and loved it.
Darn it, someone told me to look for Beatrice and I completely forgot.
I’ve been meaning to watch this movie ever since it came to the cinema but still haven’t got around to do it, d’oh!
The new website looks good btw! Nice one :) x
I didn’t realize that the screenwriter for “Monarch of The Glen” was the screenwriter for “Young Victoria.” Very cool.
Mark, sorry I didn’t mean to say that Fellowes was the screen writer of Monarch but he starred in Monarch. Played Kilwillie.
HaHa…That’s EVEN better! I loved that character.
“I’m the National average weight for my height and build. I just happen to be 3 inches shorter!” ~Kilwillie
You gotta luv Kilwillie!
I love period films…I have not seen this one and would love to. Just completed a course of study in British Literature that included a great section on Queen Victoria…loved it.
Thank you for the opportunity to win this DVD—how very nice of you!
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Have been anxiously waiting for this one to come out on DVD. Since I no longer can go to the cinema, I’m always behind a bit. There was something I watched recently that Julian Fellowes wrote, another period piece, but can’t think now what it was. He’s a great talent for screen writing.
Julian Fellowes wrote Gosford Park. I read that he combines his acting and writing talents in the DVD set “A Most Mysterious Murder,” which is the dramatization of 5 actual and unsolved murders.
I hope I win the DVD. Hello!! I love painting in England. I also create machine embroidery from my paintings. I also love English gardens and tea-time English-style. I discovered the American magazine “Tea Time” which shows you where you can do that, here in the States.
I would love to win it! Brit history is a passion of mine! :)
I’d love to win this! It’s in my Netflix queue but I’m sure I’ll like it enough to want to own it.
I also tweeted about it. I’m @janefan thx
I’m a huge anlgofile or should I say Britophile? I’m a fan of your website and tweets. I would love to win the dvd.
(also, retweeted the contest)
I’ve been dying to see this since it came out. It never came to my local theaters. It sounds so good. And the costumes are amazing!
Christina, you’re the lucky winner. Email your address to me at smittenbybritain at hotmail dot com
i’ve been beyond excited that this movie is coming out – I can’t wait to see it! Thanks for the chance!
It’s a really great film, and I already have the dvd so I won’t enter the competition. Just to say there’s an exhibition of Young Victoria running until October at Buckingham Palace. I have booked to go on the basis of this film.
I also missed this when it was in theaters and was so upset – because it looks fantastic (and the costumes are so gorgeous!). Great giveaway!
I would love to be entered to win this! I didn’t get a chance to see it in theaters. I’m a big fan though of period movies and of Victoria & Albert.
Awesome– thank you so much!
This movie is everything I love. It’s English and it’s a period drama. Fabulous!
Saw the film in the theatre and LOVED it. I fell in love with Victoria and Albert. Thanks for the opportunity… I think this is a must own for my collection.
Thanks for the chance to win this!
Way cool! :) Adorable blog btw :)
Thank you so much!
hey! :) this looks pretty snazzy! thanks for hosting the contests!
I just love Emily Blunt. Tho…I can’t imagine her doing period work… Count me in as intrigued.
Kat, she was outstanding. Really. I forgot it was Emily Blunt.
Please pretty please pick me. :) and I am retweeting this. :)
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