I rented this DVD earlier, but never watched it, as my husband told me the critics' reviews were not very good, and it had been a busy week. But I am SO GLAD that I rented it again! I loved the movie from the beginning. Every actor was fabulous, but especially both Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend. I was immediately taken in to the film with the wonderful way the story was told and acted out. Although I am far from a historian, I know very well the story of Victoria and found the interpretation of the screenplay very acceptable! If you love period dramas, you will love this!