Helen Mirren is very good as Elizabeth II.
The film is sad in that it shows a dysfunctional family, and people obviously unable to express their feelings. The film is funny because it gives plenty of opportunities to laugh at the British. The British are silly with their stiff upper lips, their kilts, horses and dogs, tea and sensible shoes.
Monarchies are silly too, I was thinking, as I was watching this film in America. Land of huddled masses - but no royals, and no aristocracy. And isn't that a relief (that I have never really thought of before).The idea of royalty is outrageous when you think of it. Tradition may be valuable, though. And that's the dilemma, right there.
As we were walking out of the theater I heard someone with an Indian accent make a comment about the movie we had just seen. There we go again with the British Empire, casting its shadow everywhere. (And yes, that's the Canadian flag behind Elizabeth there.)
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