Spencer
During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.
- Released: 2021-11-04
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Genre: Drama, History
- Stars: Kristen Stewart, Jack Farthing, Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall, Sean Harris, Thomas Douglas, Olga Hellsing, Matthias Wolkowski, Oriana Gordon, Ryan Wichert, John Keogh, Amy Manson, Elizabeth Berrington, Jack Nielen, Freddie Spry, Stella Gonet, Richard Sammel, Lore Stefanek, James Harkness, Laura Benson, Wendy Patterson, Libby Rodliffe, Niklas Kohrt
- Director: Pablo Larraín
Comments
- clp-27058 - 29 June 2024
Unintelligible, awful sound and worse script
Gave up after less than half an hour as I could not make out a word Kristen Stewart was saying. An upper class English accent is not just an American one through gritted teeth. The characters were dull and the whole thing dragged. Why anyone watches this stuff is beyond me. Why would the royals permit the staff to be so bossy? If it had been me, that bunch of ex-military suckups would have booted out the door. I would not have bothered going there in the first place, as the family were so unpleasant. If she knew when she married Charles that his family were so awful, then she brought this on herself. Otherwise, I would have told the lot of them to sod off and gone off and lived wherever I pleased. - georgegrig - 29 December 2023
Boring, pretentious and silly movie with no reason to exist...
Spencer, a cinematic disappointment, unfolds as a tedious journey through bland storytelling. The narrative, marked by its lack of creativity, succumbs to a monotonous rhythm that renders the viewing experience outright boring. The film's attempt at injecting depth falls flat, appearing forced and pretentious. Its pursuit of intellectual gravitas feels strained, leaving audiences disconnected and unengaged.
Furthermore, Spencer ventures into the realm of silliness, as if unsure of its own identity. The plot takes inexplicable turns that defy logic, contributing to an overall sense of absurdity. Moments intended to be poignant or thought-provoking come across as contrived, emphasizing the film's lack of authenticity.
The most perplexing aspect is the absence of a compelling reason for the movie's existence. It neither offers a fresh perspective on its genre nor provides a meaningful contribution to cinematic storytelling. Viewers are left questioning the purpose behind bringing this lackluster production to the screen.
The characters lack depth and fail to evoke empathy, leaving audiences indifferent to their fates. Even the cinematography, usually a saving grace, falls short of salvaging the film's shortcomings. Scenes lack visual finesse, contributing to the overall sense of mediocrity.
In the end, Spencer emerges as a forgettable addition to the world of cinema, a movie that neither entertains nor leaves a lasting impression. Its blend of boredom, pretentiousness, and silliness forms a trifecta of disappointment, making it a regrettable choice for anyone seeking a meaningful and engaging cinematic experience.
