A Royal Affair (2012)

Based on a true story, this is a phenomenal period piece with first-class photography, directing and acting. You can't ask much more of any film. Pure, historical entertainment.

r96sk

9.0

Oct 12, 2023

<em>'A Royal Affair'</em> is an excellent film. I enjoyed it all, every bit, but the ending is what sold it for me - great conclusion, which didn't do the predictable wrap up that I was expecting it to do. Despite running for over two hours the pacing is near perfect, as is the standout score. The actors do wonderful jobs. Alicia Vikander is particularly brilliant, as is a fantastic Mads Mikkelsen. Mikkel Følsgaard also brings a strong performance, early on I wasn't fully convinced but by the end he won me over tenfold. The supporting cast are very good too. Such a well written and we…

CinemaSerf

7.0

Nov 21, 2025

In feudal Denmark in the 18th century, the nation was very much divided between the gentry and a working citizenry of glorified serfs. Despite some free thinking from other European nations beginning to permeate their political classes, nothing was going to alter the situation in this kingdom so long as the state council perpetuated its own privilege. What doesn’t help is that the new, British, Queen Caroline (Alicia Vikander) arrives and realises that her new husband, Christian VII (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard) isn’t quite the full Kroner, and the aristocracy know that he is essentially just going t…