Mary Queen Of Scots Movie Review
A Big Let Down
I honestly had high hopes for Mary Queen Of Scots, I really did, but this movie just didn't live up to the hype it built.
Mary Queen Of Scots tells the historical story of, well... Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary Stuart returns to Scotland from France and seeks to be named the heir to the English Crown. Yet her cousin, Queen Elizabeth doesn't want her to gain power.
So, I love historical films, and there are some great historical films out there, but Mary Queen Of Scots will eventually be forgotten. I can't speak to the historical accuracy of the film, because I'm more versed in American and Roman history. I do have a sneaking suspicion that this film isn't that historically accurate. I know, I know, the shock that a movie would not be historically accurate is an oddity, but hey I just have the feeling.
Mary is played by Saoirse Ronan, and she did a... okay? yeah I'll go with that... okay job playing her character. She was trying to portray a strong in control character, but it didn't come off that way, she didn't seem very queen like in the film. Then we have Margot Robbie playing Queen Elizabeth, and I like Margot Robbie, I do, but this film didn't utilize her to the fullest extent which they could have, and it's a darn shame.
The movie can feel a bit long at times and you know how it gets when a film starts to drag. Also, I don't feel like they explored the characters and fleshed them out as much as they should have, they feel very 2D rather than 3D in their depth.
I will say some of the sets looked good, and maybe some of the clothing, but I've been watching some historical youtubers who would probably have a field day when it comes to the armor in this film. Yet, it wasn't bad overall.
This isn't the worst historical film I've seen, but it's pretty bad compared to others, and would I recommend watching it? My answer... eh? It really depends. If you like the time period, and the history, I would suggest waiting for it to come out on a streaming service, or just to rent it, because Mary Queen Of Scots didn't live up to the hype.
final score: 2.9/5
Mary Queen Of Scots tells the historical story of, well... Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary Stuart returns to Scotland from France and seeks to be named the heir to the English Crown. Yet her cousin, Queen Elizabeth doesn't want her to gain power.
So, I love historical films, and there are some great historical films out there, but Mary Queen Of Scots will eventually be forgotten. I can't speak to the historical accuracy of the film, because I'm more versed in American and Roman history. I do have a sneaking suspicion that this film isn't that historically accurate. I know, I know, the shock that a movie would not be historically accurate is an oddity, but hey I just have the feeling.
Mary is played by Saoirse Ronan, and she did a... okay? yeah I'll go with that... okay job playing her character. She was trying to portray a strong in control character, but it didn't come off that way, she didn't seem very queen like in the film. Then we have Margot Robbie playing Queen Elizabeth, and I like Margot Robbie, I do, but this film didn't utilize her to the fullest extent which they could have, and it's a darn shame.
The movie can feel a bit long at times and you know how it gets when a film starts to drag. Also, I don't feel like they explored the characters and fleshed them out as much as they should have, they feel very 2D rather than 3D in their depth.
I will say some of the sets looked good, and maybe some of the clothing, but I've been watching some historical youtubers who would probably have a field day when it comes to the armor in this film. Yet, it wasn't bad overall.
This isn't the worst historical film I've seen, but it's pretty bad compared to others, and would I recommend watching it? My answer... eh? It really depends. If you like the time period, and the history, I would suggest waiting for it to come out on a streaming service, or just to rent it, because Mary Queen Of Scots didn't live up to the hype.
final score: 2.9/5
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