A tour de farce by all involved. I am amazed Geoffery Rush and Helena Bonham-Carter didn't win supporting Golden Globes along with Colin Firth. The period settings and costumes are impeccable, the actors obviously studied old tapes of the royals for mannerisms -- but the most important part of it is that the movie catches you up, involves you completely. Even my husband who normally hates period pieces -- loved this movie.