mradarley-47661
This is a decent attempt at re telling a part of Diana's life. Naveen Andrews is very good as Khan and Watts is certainly a passable Diana. It's a love story of course and people wanting a biopic should look elsewhere. If you put aside the fact it's Diana it's simply a love story of two people who are destined to not end up together trying to find a way to be. A decent watch and recommended.
moonspinner55
Fatigued dramatization of Princess Diana's complicated love life in the final years before her untimely death in a Paris car accident in 1997. Stephen Jeffreys' screenplay (inspired by Kate Snell's book, "Diana: Her Last Love"), asserts that Diana was on the rebound from a broken love affair with a Pakistani heart surgeon when she died, and was using Dodi Fayed (who was killed alongside her) to stir up publicity and perhaps a bit of jealousy. As seen from a distance playing the piano, or filmed from behind getting out of cars or walking down corridors, Naomi Watts bears a passing resemblance to Diana (her coif is the only thing which will evoke memories of the ill-fated Princess, and even this isn't very convincing when seen in close-up). It isn't necessarily Watts' fault--she gives the part a noble try--but no modern actress should be expected to walk in Diana's shoes and pull off a feat of magic (even the real Princess of Wales found the role difficult to play!). Perhaps it's too soon to reenact this sad bit of history. In any case, the attempt is both crass and pointless, with the jet-setting locales and elaborate camera set-ups only adding to the discomforting feeling of wasted money, effort and time. ** from ****
Martin Drienka
All the bad press was so unfair. I really liked this movie and I can only recommend it to everybody who's interested in the topic. Can't be bothered about some factual or historical inaccuracies. Despite the fact that Naomi Watts looks nothing like "Lady Di" ( I was deeply disappointed when she got cast for the role) her performance is good enough to give us resemblance of real Diana, her fragility and insecurities contrasting with attention and power coming with the status of a global icon. Center of the storyline is well hidden, secret relationship so obviously it involves some creative inaccuracy. On other hand there is quite a lot of details inspired with press coverage from that period which brings the feeling of authenticity. Everybody seems to be quick to jump on a wagon of criticism but I think its done well and its interesting and enjoyable to watch.
euronik07
Well, this is the movie story where you don't have need for marks, other comments, critics.. All you need is her name - Diana. If you loved her, her life and personality, her soul and kind words, then you will find a beautiful and tragic story in this film, story of this great lady ever, movie worth seeing. I found very nice and very suitable performance of Naomi Watts, and if you remember some of Diana's little moves or way she speaks or head posture, then you will see how good Naomi was. Yes, she was that good. And in some moments she look just like Diana. Beside Naomi great performance, other great was Naveen Andrews's performance in this movie. You can feel love, authority and tradition in his role in this movie. 10/10 without thinking because words of Diana must live!
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