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Mrs Brown [DVD]

Judi Dench (Actor), Billy Connolly (Actor), John Madden (Director) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer
  • Directors: John Madden
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 30 May 2011
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004XBOGDE
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 41,747 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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A romantic drama, this John Madden film looks at the relationship between Queen Victoria and John Brown, a commoner who, though a servant, becomes her closest friend and confidant. As such, he proves the catalyst to bring her back into public life and out of her private mourning for the late Prince Albert. But the closeness of their friendship sets tongues wagging about the impropriety of what appears to be an affair between queen and commoner (an issue the film never directly addresses). Mrs Brown's charm lies in the flinty give-and-take between the wonderfully starchy Judi Dench as Victoria and the robust Scottish comedian Billy Connolly, here playing it straight as a strong-willed Scotsman who comes to enjoy the power he wields by virtue of having the queen's ear. Antony Sher is also striking as Prime Minister Disraeli, in a performance that all but shimmers with unspoken malice. --Marshall Fine

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In mourning for her late husband Prince Albert, Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) has abandoned all public duties and appearances, retiring to her Isle of Wight home, Osborne House. When Albert's pony handler, John Brown (Billy Connolly), arrives in service to the Queen, he manages to coax her out of her depression. As the pair grow increasingly familiar, a warm friendship develops, much to the consternation of the other members of court.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "I think I am someone who can only feel things when they are alive to me." 8 Oct 2006
By Mary Whipple HALL OF FAME TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
After Prince Albert died in 1859, his memory was so alive to Queen Victoria, and her mourning for him was so dramatic that she virtually retired from the throne. Three years after Prince Albert's death, while the Queen was living in seclusion at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, John Brown was hired to tend her horses. A rough, virile man, far more accustomed to life in the wild than in royal castles, Brown treated the queen with respect, but he also treated her as a fellow human being, refusing to obey court etiquette while encouraging her to improve her health and spirits by riding in the hills. In time, he came to be her confidante, so much so that the royal family became alarmed at their relationship and members of Parliament began referring to her, mockingly, as "Mrs. Brown."

Judi Dench, in one of her best roles, is a wonderfully sympathetic Queen Victoria--haughty with those who try to control her, angry with those who cross her, and vulnerable to someone like Brown, who understands her loneliness and is determined to protect her. Billy Connolly is perfect as John Brown--rough, craggy-faced, full of life, and unafraid to tell the queen exactly what he thinks, a trait the queen comes to respect. Scenes between them show the queen in all her reserve slowly responding to Brown's honesty and inherent charm, and though there was no affair (though all the film publicity suggests otherwise), the depth of their emotional attachment is obvious.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars Queen Victoria - the woman behind the Majesty 13 Feb 2004
By Amelrode TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
My picture of Queen Victoria was very much that of a an small, old lady, quite fat, her hands covered in rings, of course dressed all in black with a white lace veil and always in mourning her husband, tyrannising her family and government and nevertheless the longest reigning and most imposing monarch ever to sit on Britain's throne. Every actress who embarks on the enterprise to play the role of Queen Victoria will have to deal with the general public's perception of the Queen and at the same time show us "the real Victoria". Dame Judy Dench manages this in this excellent movie.

The film takes us into the 1860s, as Victoria was inconsolable after the death of her beloved husband, ahs retired from the world. She sends for her late husband favourite gillie, Mr. Brown who mange to bring her back to the world of the living. These unusual platonic friendship between the mighty Queen of the British Empire and a mere Scottish servant shows us that Queen Victoria was a woman who needed to be taken care of, needed a man at her side she could entirely trust and a shoulder to lean on. The movie shows us that she was an emotional fragile person and at the same time a female monarch who in a male dominated society manage to hold everybody in awe. By taking a Scottish gillie as her trusted friend, she defied all conventions...in the Victorian area which seems to me all convention... Maybe Queen Victoria was perhaps less conventional than public perception makes her out? The story is very touching and one understands more about this side of the "old Queen" as through any biography.

The actors are superb - Dame Judi Dench should have earned Oscar for her spot-on portrayal of the troubled Queen Victoria....

I am sure that you will enjoy this film!! Not one single moment of boredom, a well told story and excellent acting. Read more ›

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving evocation of a monarch/servant relationship 26 Nov 2000
By A Customer
Format:DVD
After the death of her husband Prince Albert, Queen Victoria shuts herself off from society and becomes a virtual recluse. The ghillie John Brown is brought down from Scotland (a place that both the Queen and her husband loved) to draw the Queen out of her mourning and take her riding. Their relationship develops until the Queen (Judi Dench) begins to rely rather too much on the presence of Brown (Billy Connolly) much to the consternation of her family and ministers. Both Dench and Connolly turn in superb and truthful performances giving the full subtext to the script which is quite rightly constrained by the language of the times. But we, the audience are left in no doubt as to the depth of feeling between the two protagonists. Antony Sher is outstanding as Benjamin Disraeli, his expression when he first hears Brown address the Queen as "woman" is to be treasured. A must see.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars When Two Worlds Meet..... 15 Sep 2007
By Michael Bermingham
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A superb adaptation of the story of Queen Victoria and royal servant John Brown, brought together by the untimely death of Prince Albert.After Alberts death it seems Victoria was inconsolable and as Albert was fond of John Brown he was called on to help.
When John arrives the contrast between him and the royal advisors surrounding the Queen is instantly apparent.Where they are only interested in getting the Queen to return to official duties John Brown is interested in the actual welfare of Victoria.His gruff manner garners him few friends in the Queens entourage and tongues soon start to wag.The social contrast between him and Victoria is immense but for all that they still get on wonderfully.Its probably the reason Victoria eventually recovered as John Brown was supportive but still treated her as a woman first and Queen second.
Excellent performances by Judi Dench as Victoria and Geoffrey Palmer as one of her advisors are true highlights.However pride of place must go to Billy Connolly for his role as John Brown.....simply outstanding.A wonderful historical drama which well illustrates the differences between the British classes during the nineteenth century.Highly recommended!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars At there best
This in my opinion is Judy Dench & Billy Conolly @ their very best. A heart warming story, that I will watch again & then pass on.
Published 3 days ago by pammy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Great film.
A nice old fashioned film with all of the right ingredients.
Could watch this film time and time again.
Published 1 month ago by Sandra Anne
2.0 out of 5 stars Mrs. Brown without the boys???????????
Just like the Inbetweeners and The League of Gentleman before it Mrs Brown gets the movie treatment. Turning a sit-com into a successful movie is always problematic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. C. T. ROBERTS
1.0 out of 5 stars this I sent back to you
this dvd I I I SENT back to you this is the third time I have mentioned this to you.it would not play,it went to STOP on 2 dvd players,so I sent it back with Twilight Breaking Dawn... Read more
Published 2 months ago by NORMA JEAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs. Brown
Judi Dench and Billy Connelly both give fantastic performances in this film. This shows the versatility of both these multi talented stars. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Eve Humphreys
2.0 out of 5 stars Her Majesty Mrs Brown (DVD) (Region 1) (US Import) NTSC
I would've enjoyed this product so much more if it hadn't been sub-titled. I had no idea this was the case as I would not have bought it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by tamsin
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky to find a copy
This DVD seems to be something of a rarity now and prices on Amazon were rather high until I came across this independent seller. Read more
Published 4 months ago by aronwen
4.0 out of 5 stars mrs brown dvd
my mistake didn't reallse this was a video, but it was a present for my parents and they love this film and still have a video player
Published 5 months ago by pauline haddock
5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Brown DVD - Judi Dench/Billy Connolly
Saw this years ago. It was and still is a classic film about Queen Victoria's life. Fans of Dame Judi will love it!!
Published 5 months ago by BullyFee
4.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Brown DVD
How can it fail with the production and its wonderful cast?!
It arrived on time and was just what I was expecting-good
Published 5 months ago by Felicity
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