The Duchess(2008)- User Reviews

I was amazed at how much I loved this movie! It started off a bit slow but it was needed. The description to this movie on netflix did nothing for this film. It kept me angry and sad through out. I personally wanted her to kill her husband and the whole …more»

I decided to watch this movie because it seemed like an okay 1700's movie with an interesting plot. It started alright, but got worse and worse as it went on. If this was a true story, and the Duchess really gets RAPED (yes depicted very vividly) …more»

this film is a good looking biopic drama i like it.this movie have a good actors and have a good story to show.i think this movie not have a amazing romance story.however this movie is good and erotic and good biopic.more»

I think Keira Knightly has really grown and this movie proved it. I respect her much more as an actress now. I really enjoyed this movie and it moved me. I marked it down because something I can't quite put my finger on was missing though.more»

Its a strong portrayl of a duchess filled with great performances and beautiful shots. Its a good story filled with intrigue and mistery-I recommend it.more»

I like the film. But is so sad... I almost got bored. Great acting, but Kiera is more ugly every day that passes. what is happening to her? She looks almost like the same age of Ralph. And Sky from Mamma Mia as a Prime Minister? that was the worst cast …more»

Although my showing of this movie was interupted by a rude movie goer. The movie itself was visually beautiful. Based on a true story, I wished The Duchess was more assertive. If you know the real story of The Duchess, you will like the movie version. …more»

The costumes for this film were fantastic. The storyline was disturbing but well written and acted overall. Keira Knightly has done so many period pieces I was expecting this movie to be a dreadful mess, but it really is excellent.more»

This is a very handsome film with good actors. Too bad the primary love affair is between two characters (the Duchess and Charles Gray) who seem to have very little chemistry. The plot follows romance, but the real agenda is about politics. Perhaps …more»

This movie is not a love story, a comedy or a tragedy. It's not romantic, funny or shocking. What it IS is a very good historical drama which falls into no specific category at all. Having said that, it is an excellent 'whatever-it-is.' …more»