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  • Written March 25, 2009

    The Duchess - Watch It because the set and costumes are beautiful...

    by precisely500

    I struggle with the rating even as I write this because I don't want to be unfair about the quality of the movie -which by the way was absolutely superb!

    The main problem I had with this movie was with the subject itself -the married life of the Duchess. The storyline is absolutely ridiculous and petty, not to mention frustrating. It's difficult to understand why a movie about such a ridiculously self centered, weak, failure of a woman would be exalted as a heroine. At the end of the movie, she is given credit for surviving her ordeal? Mmmm....okay, moving on...

    The costumes and set are outstanding and lavish, appropriately for the times and I would consider watching this movie again just to look at them. The acting is of course-very British and restrained, excellently done.
    Recommnedation: Watch it. The lavish scenes and costumes are superb, especially if you like British period pieces. Don't expect too much of a plot or storyline because there isn't one.

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  • Written December 20, 2008

    Hmmm

    This movie was ok, but it had a very unsettling ending. There were several questionable sex scenes, so don't take kids there. The costumes were really cool though.

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  • Written November 27, 2008

    Beautiful Movie

    by americangraffiti

    Best English period piece since "Pride and Prejudice." The cinematography was fantastic and I still think Ralph Fiennes gave one of his best performances and will be nominated for an award later this year. If he is not, it will be a shame. He played the Duke so well and really captured the complexity of his character. Knightly also shines and put on one of her best performances in my opinion.

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  • Written November 21, 2008

    Beautiful Period Piece, Great costuming, Sad story

    by liquidgirl333

    My title says it all. The costuming was magnificent and the story was very sad. Keira Knightley did a phenomenal job and is as beautiful as ever. It's definitely a must see and is NOT a chick flick in the slightest. My husband really enjoyed it.

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  • Written November 16, 2008

    Kierra Knightley Shines as THE DUCHESS

    by lugubriousthespian

    The little known life of the Duchess of Devonshire has all the juicy tidbits of a well made soap opera but the makers of this film avoid the obvious melodramatic pitfalls that could have defeated the purpose of this ravishingly told tale of sacrifice, betrayal, redemotion and unrequited love. Kierra Knightley defintley comes into her own with a very multi-layerd, beautifully acted portrayal of a head-strong woman who knows what she needs out of life!

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