The Duchess (film) intent, exaggeration or ill will" and "Keira Knightley's performance gains new depth – she not only perfectly portrays a witty and feminine Georgiana early in the film, but also a caring mother, and an abandoned woman later on. Also remarkable in this role is Knightley's ability to portray the strengths, weaknesses, and the internal hurdles of Georgiana, as well as her internal contemplation." Film Ireland writes "It is a slow movie but it is well acted with Knightley and Fiennes suited to their roles, especially Fiennes who gives a formidable and powerful performance." Cameron Bailey, the co-chair of the Toronto
The Duchess (film) latter being an almost identical copy of a famous quote that Diana, Princess of Wales uttered during her "Panorama" interview. Michael Hellicar of the "Daily Mail" stated that "the Diana link is being so heavily, and it has to be said, so cynically and crudely promoted." Amanda Foreman, author of "Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire", criticised the marketing strategy too, saying, "They probably thought the only way to get the young popcorn-eating brigade to see the film was if they thought it was about Diana, but it wasn't necessary and they should never have done that. And the line 'united by