Sixty Glorious Years is an exercise in the creation of iconography, both for Victoria and its star, Anna Neagle (who subsequently became known as 'Regal Neagle'). Just as Elizabeth I commissioned artists to create flattering iconic images for public consumption, so this film performs a similar function, for Neagle is more beautiful than the real life Victoria. Controversial events (such as the 'Irish problem') are omitted and unpleasant aspects of Victoria's character (her petulance, arrogance, favouritism and 'right to privilege') are glossed over as endearing little 'whims'. Albert acts as a moderating influence when she goes too far.
The film followed a year after the highly successful Victoria the Great (d. Herbert Wilcox, 1937). Again the screenplay is by Miles Malleson and Robert Vansittart, and many of the supporting cast (the cream of acting talent of period) repeat their roles, this time for the colour cameras. This was the first full length Technicolor film of cinematographer Freddie Young, who captures the spectacle of royal weddings, grand balls and opulent interiors, with scenes actually filmed at royal palaces. Vivid battle scenes, set in Alexander Korda's empire territory (Sevastopol and the Sudan), rival those in The Four Feathers (d. Zoltan Korda 1939).
The title music sets the tone: a regal choir sings over a shot of the crown. Elgar's 1901 'Pomp and Circumstance' march is heard during the diamond jubilee celebrations and, as Victoria's coffin lies in state, the film concludes with Anthony Collins' stately music accompanied by the text of Rudyard Kipling's 'Lest we forget'. Combined with the emotional appeal of scenes of Victoria connecting with her 'ordinary folk', this is stirring stuff.
The film connects with contemporary events of 1938. The release of two celebratory royal films was intended to boost public affection for the monarchy in the wake of Edward VIII's abdication. Anglo-German relations were another touchy subject. With another war on the horizon, influential voices wanted appeasement, and the film could be seen to fit that agenda. Victoria herself was of mainly German descent, nicknamed 'the grandmother of Europe', while Albert is a 'good German', charmingly played by Anton Walbrook as a cultured, decent man.
Sixty Glorious Years now seems unduly formal and reverential. Had movies existed during Victoria's reign (they only emerged at the end) this might have been the kind of film produced. Unlike Mrs Brown (d. John Madden, 1997), it is all so very 'Victorian'.
Roger Philip Mellor
什么破电影。黄种人生了一个白人就离谱，然后对手智商都不在线，一个人单枪匹马去搞事情还能全身而退，还tm和要杀自己的人上床？
电影本身没什么特别爱的点，但也没什么特别恨的点。所有的分数给女主角，J-Hud果然还是有两下子，能演能唱。灵魂乐皇后的歌也就她能那么轻松驾驭了，而且口音模仿得也很像。
没有前两部精彩 但是期待后面说的人物传记什么的
没有前两部精彩 但是期待后面说的人物传记什么的
以最后的教堂演出为高潮然后草草结束挺可惜的。挣脱男权这条线讲的非常细致，她终于能在舞台上做自己，但是在黑人运动这条线上感觉就有点潦草了
有意思，Aretha家庭是个左翼甚至共产主义倾向的家庭，这个细节真是十分有趣了。
（啊啊啊啊啊，看错电影了，标错了。。。。）
剧情确实有点莫名其妙，结尾也没看懂。
陈豪都这么老了
这又是奥斯卡金像奖的热门影片，演唱俱佳，但对我们无感
联机观影 硬着头皮 有点浪费时间 但比想象中要好一点 起码是有反转的 但整体的质感不咋地
香烟依然是监狱福利。
一连三部都不拉垮好难得了， 尤其彩蛋（吴Ron！！）真的太！喜！欢！了！
李美琪好像老了一些，毕竟四十好几个的人了，不过动作身手还是如此的凌利。看到跟反派手下打着打着就干炮，我当场说了三个fuck，尼玛，这编剧是吃翔脑子吃坏了吗？最后的大boss假死也是莫名其妙？浪费了那么好的动作场面，唉！
有点无聊的片子，美国史上最好的灵魂歌后的成长传记。讲述这位灵魂歌后由一开始的性格懦弱，活在男性的控制之下，成长为可以掌控自己事业地位的女人。
2021.9.11 我真的快对好莱坞传记片ptsd了，这浓重的带入音乐传记片公式求值的味道直熏得我昏昏欲睡。好在音乐还是极具感染力的，只是片尾AF真人开嗓还是把全程发挥不错的演员盖过去了，巨星之所以为巨星到底还是有理由的。
这个系列确实挺好看的，一部比一部好看，强烈推荐！！！
没有任何搞笑了，像换了个导演。比较想看刀疤前传
中规中矩，但是离谱。小学生参观监狱，这个让人有点想不到。
导演: 麦浩邦
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