Swaddled in whalebone and wigs, Keira Knightley steps into the restricted world of the Duchess of Devonshire, a royal lady popular with her subjects but stuck in an unhappy marriage. If this situation recalls Princess Diana (a descendent of the Duchess’s family), so much the better for the purposes of director Saul Dibb and company; this film is eager to draw parallels with the unfortunate Lady Di, even if she is never directly mentioned. Knightley’s unsuspecting girl is married of (more…)
3.0 out of 5 stars
Movie shows why royal marriages are good for men, terrible for women
This is the one of the most depressing films I’ve seen. It’s well-done but the endless suffering of Keira Knightley is hard to take (it’s on par with soap opera miseries).
1.0 out of 5 stars
The Duchess
This product was sent to me twice and twice I had to send it back because it would not work in my Bluray player.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A tearjerking feast for the eyes and ears… but that’s it.
I have to say in advance I haven’t read the book the movie is mostly based on, so I watched it with only the little knowledge I already possessed of the Duchess of Devonshire from…
4.0 out of 5 stars
A functioning marriage, as the aristocracy defined it
This film is the usual lavishly detailed historical romp through British history, and is therefore satisfying on that account for any connoisseur of historic interiors, exteriors,…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ike and Tina-Eighteenth Century Style
It’s obvious that the makers of “The Duchess” were attempting to draw a parallel between the more recent foibles in the marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
3.0 out of 5 stars
“The Duchess” looks great but never allows you to suspend disbelief
I am a big fan of virtually everyone involved in the making of “The Duchess.” Certainly the actors, led by Keira Knightley and Ralph Feinnes, are top-notch.
4.0 out of 5 stars
bluray movies should be better
i spect better picture cuality it is about (28 mbps avc) but i have seen much better than this ¡
3.0 out of 5 stars
Costume drama in which costumes are better than the drama
This 18th century costume drama actually stays fairly close to the historical record — with some changes and adaptations.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Garbage
Entirely contrary to all human logic and natural morals. My wife and I were unable to finish the film due to the unending nonsense, rejection of marriage and eager abandonment of…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent movie! Pleasantly surprised by the quality.
I was quite surprised at the quality of this excellent movie. It was extraordinarily well done. I had not heard anything about this movie prior to purchase.