Film Review: The Young Victoria

Released back in 2009, this well done film stars Emily Blunt as the soon to be queen, and Rupert Friend as Prince Albert who would be the love of her life. I loved the costuming in this, and the acting did both characters justice. The story begins a year or two before Victoria's accension to the throne and chronicles her adjustment to wearing the crown, meeting Albert, the deepening of their love for each other, and even the birth of their first child, Victoria, the Princess Royal. Also included: one of Victoria's early asassination attempts...something she'd have to deal with a few times during her long reign. If you're a fan of the Victorian era, the queen who inspired it, British royalty and/or history, and, of course, the 1800s, and you have yet to see this film, please do! For anyone else who's seen it, feel free to leave your thoughts below. I give The Young Victoria 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.