This movie is supposed to be about a British family living in India. Based on the book "The Raj Quartet." Mini series is way too long. Characters are very static; you don't care for them at all.
One thing you do see, is lots of symbolism; rigidly put in there. You definitely see a lack of the British intervening with Indians; ironically, British are ruling in India at this time, yet they don't know how to live in it. This lack of making yourself at "home" is a theme in the story. You barely see any Indians in the story, and yet the story takes place in India.
Story begins couple years before India's independence in 1947. Great symbolism, of the concept of Britain being the "mother and father" of India, actually being false. You notice Mrs.Layton cannot even take care of her own two girls; if they don't know how to be parents to their own families, how prepared are they to actually rule India?
Many themes/symbolisms are pointed out within the movie. The Jewel is supposed to be India. The Crown means Britain. India is in Britain, too bad, the movie lacks its shine.
A movie that has good themes, but it just doesn't make ends meet. 5/10
One thing you do see, is lots of symbolism; rigidly put in there. You definitely see a lack of the British intervening with Indians; ironically, British are ruling in India at this time, yet they don't know how to live in it. This lack of making yourself at "home" is a theme in the story. You barely see any Indians in the story, and yet the story takes place in India.
Story begins couple years before India's independence in 1947. Great symbolism, of the concept of Britain being the "mother and father" of India, actually being false. You notice Mrs.Layton cannot even take care of her own two girls; if they don't know how to be parents to their own families, how prepared are they to actually rule India?
Many themes/symbolisms are pointed out within the movie. The Jewel is supposed to be India. The Crown means Britain. India is in Britain, too bad, the movie lacks its shine.
A movie that has good themes, but it just doesn't make ends meet. 5/10