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The Madness of King George (1994)

Rate: 9
Viewed: 8/19

8/19: Great writing, great acting, and great story are all the hallmarks of The Madness of King George.

One of the 1994's five Oscar nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role went to Nigel Hawthorne, and he deserved it. It's a terrific performance. I also think Rupert Everett should've gotten credit. He's funny and sardonic as the Prince of Wales.

Writing is the reason why British films are often superior to American films. Refined theatrical acting is another. The Madness of King George has a good sense of humor which is a play on historical fact, and it ends well with everybody going through a bad period of time with their loyalty put to the test.

All in all, The Madness of King George is a charming British royalty picture with fine performances.

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