Hey, I have watched the film ...

(1) although the movie may not be totally engaging ... i still think partial credits have to be given to the scriptwriter ... cos it is not a simple script to write ... given that many of the characters are still alive ... and the royal family as well as politics are involved ... and they have to tread cautiously between tragedy/humor ... and they try not to side too much with any side (is that ever possible?!) ... nearer the end of the film, i think there is a more conscientious effort to feel for the Royal family ...

anyway, i thought there are a few great scenes ... and a few rather contrived/coerced scene ... 

some great scenes 

* minor spoiler *

-- when The Queen offered to place the bouquet of flowers on behalf of the small girl (for Princess Diana at the gate), but guess what the small girl bluntly declined, and for a moment, the audience feel how The Queen maybe felt (the whole world now "hates" her), but guess what ... the small girl suddenly uttered ... it is for you (The Queen) ... wow ...

-- did you catch this ... there was one line (by The Queen) that hints at Tony Blair's recent drop in fate/popularity ... despite his popularity then ... hmmm ...

etc

* end of spoiler *

(2) With regards to the acting, I have to say that Helen Mirren is very controlled ... at least better than last year's Oscar node * nothing personal * to Reese Witherspoon ... so, in a way, I still think maybe she deserves it ...


Overall, can watch ... above average ...