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Dominican Rep. The Madness of King George
2,527
Drama
A meditation on power and the metaphor of the body of state, based on the real episode of dementia experienced by George III [now suspected a victim of porphyria, a blood disorder]. As he loses his senses, he becomes both more alive and more politically marginalized; neither effect desirable to his lieutenants, who jimmy the rules to avoid a challenge to regal authority, raising the question of who is really in charge.
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"Comedy and tragedy cohere in this extraordinary film of Alan Bennett's play." | POS |
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"One of the triumphs of the year--potent, engrossing and even thrilling" | POS |
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"A model of historical accuracy and psychological tact. A triumph." | POS |
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"A deft, mischievous, beautifully acted historical drama with exceptionally broad appeal." | POS |
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"The Madness of King George is much more than a simple study of one man's descent into insanity (...) the film is always witty and occasionally satirical. The characterizations are flawless" | POS |
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"An excellent debut from director Hytner. The real treat, though, is Hawthorne" | POS |
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"It's an entertaining, memorable movie whose 2 ½ hours go by without strain." | POS |
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