Bill Murray adds a certain charm as FDR and will get Golden Globe attention.
Some good moments, but at 96 minutes it's too long and redundant. Scenes drag like the King and Queen of England debating the insulting cartoons on the wall of their room and the meaning of Hot Dogs. When one crash of dishes is effective, try two. Then there are things we would like more of like FDR bonding with Bertie, rather then hear about it as he tells the queen. Much of the important action is told and not shown.
It's Laura Linny's movie from point of view and voice over. In one great moment she expresses her true feelings, (but it doesn't really happen).
The movie looks good with excellent cinematography, Art Direction and Set Design.
FDR is portrayed as an unlikable alcoholic womanizer. You don't care about him or the woman that surround him. With so many Holiday movie options, pass on this one.
Some good moments, but at 96 minutes it's too long and redundant. Scenes drag like the King and Queen of England debating the insulting cartoons on the wall of their room and the meaning of Hot Dogs. When one crash of dishes is effective, try two. Then there are things we would like more of like FDR bonding with Bertie, rather then hear about it as he tells the queen. Much of the important action is told and not shown.
It's Laura Linny's movie from point of view and voice over. In one great moment she expresses her true feelings, (but it doesn't really happen).
The movie looks good with excellent cinematography, Art Direction and Set Design.
FDR is portrayed as an unlikable alcoholic womanizer. You don't care about him or the woman that surround him. With so many Holiday movie options, pass on this one.