Sunday, June 13, 2010

The Young Victoria

I watched this movie tonight and cried my eyes out. The love story of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert was so touching. I loved the costumes and location shots also.
I love Queen Victoria's crown pictured above. I would love to see it in person. The music in the movie was wonderful too. In particular, they used Handel's "Zadok the Priest" which is an anthem that is used in all of the coronations in England. Here is a link to it on You Tube. This is one of my Mom's most favorite pieces of music so it had special meaning to me to hear it in this movie which I just loved.
I know have a great big crush on Prince Albert (and/or the actor that played him in this movie!). I am having trouble coming back to the real world!

6 comments:

beth said...

didn't see it....but i love emily blunt {blount?} and she's engaged to john krazinski {sp} from the office and in real life i want to invite them to dinner :)

Katrina said...

Loved it! It was such a good movie.

Jon Lee said...

Sounds like a beautiful movie. I'm like you: I fall in love with a character, and then, I'm not sure if it's the character or the actor. I will try to watch this movie.

Nan said...

I loved this movie, too, and thought Emily Blunt was perfect in the role!

Jeanie said...

I have to see this.Everyone who has tells me how much I would love it and now, you! I suspect you are QUITE right!

My verification word is exprof -- There are a lot of ex profs in this community. Earlier I had parchment. Love it when that happens!

Patti said...

Oh! Reality is just so overrated- stay where you are! LOL!!! Glad you saw and like the movie- I need to see it as well. Have a wonderful weekend Laura- can't wait to hear all about it and be wildy jealous!