The Favorite was the first movie I saw in 2019. I'd heard good things about it, particularly the strong performances by Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz. Plus, hearing that Colman will be portraying Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown made this a must see.
Aspects of the film remind me Hillary Mantel's depiction of Thomas Cromwell. Not the subject matter, but the idea of transposing modern language and thought onto the past. There is apparently much truth to the portrayal.
I just listened to the Slate Spoiler Special and must disagree with the Dana Stevens. I thought the movie was outstanding, and that the overly stylized directorial flourishes were both fitting and sort of the point. Plus, the dance sequence was great! I wish the spoiler special podcast had on an expert in Queen Anne and the 17th century English sexual and court politics.
The performances, the characters, the satire, and the ducks make this a highly recommended movie!
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