Directed by: Stephen Frears
Written by: Lee Hall & Shrabani Basu
Starring: Judi Dench & Ali Fazal
When presenting Queen Victoria (Dench) with a special Indian coin, Abdul (Fazal) looks her in the eyes and smiles. Victoria, overcome with interest and attraction, decides to have him stay in England and work there as a servant whom slowly moves up the ranks. Unhappy with the situation, Victoria's son and other staff members do anything they can to get him deported back to India.
This film is a feel good historical movie that is astounding that it is a true story. Seeing their relationship on screen shows that both of them were ahead of their time, while everyone else was still prejudiced and racist.
This film also gave great insight as to why she held power for so long and why Abdul had never been heard of before. The film was outstanding and the chemistry was magnetic. In addition, the film aesthetics were fabulous, especially the chosen locations.
5 popcorns.
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