the young victoria be a elegantly costume and reproduce bit of history that benefit from some fine setting and solid direction by jean marc vallée of stalwart julian fellowes version of the youthful lass who be to become england long reign monarch victoria . much of the early portion of the film and that part when victoria be a child whose ascent to the throne be contest by her mother ( miranda richardson ) and sir john conroy ( mark strong ) seem to drag and get lose in the multiple costume and scenery variation . but once victoria ( emily blunt ) come of age and be court by prince albert ( rupert friend ) the film bloom . blunt be a strong actress and find that delicate line between girlish infatuation and royal dignity that make her a fine foil for those at court who would seek to control the child queen include her secretary lord melbourne ( paul bettany ) . but a she mature into her role a queen her eye dwells on the dashing german prince albert and and a love affair that have last in the memory of everyone be match by the concept of join royalty with concern for the care of her subject much due to the sensitivity of albert . the film take u to the birth of their first of nine child and then end with some statement about the influence of queen victoria and prince albert effect on the various royalty throughout europe . it make for an evening of beautiful costume drama and allow u to appreciate the growth of two young star in emily blunt and rupert friend . a solid if not transport epic . grady harp .