Sixty Glorious Years is an exercise in the creation of iconography, both for Victoria and its star, Anna Neagle (who subsequently became known as 'Regal Neagle'). Just as Elizabeth I commissioned artists to create flattering iconic images for public consumption, so this film performs a similar function, for Neagle is more beautiful than the real life Victoria. Controversial events (such as the 'Irish problem') are omitted and unpleasant aspects of Victoria's character (her petulance, arrogance, favouritism and 'right to privilege') are glossed over as endearing little 'whims'. Albert acts as a moderating influence when she goes too far.
The film followed a year after the highly successful Victoria the Great (d. Herbert Wilcox, 1937). Again the screenplay is by Miles Malleson and Robert Vansittart, and many of the supporting cast (the cream of acting talent of period) repeat their roles, this time for the colour cameras. This was the first full length Technicolor film of cinematographer Freddie Young, who captures the spectacle of royal weddings, grand balls and opulent interiors, with scenes actually filmed at royal palaces. Vivid battle scenes, set in Alexander Korda's empire territory (Sevastopol and the Sudan), rival those in The Four Feathers (d. Zoltan Korda 1939).
The title music sets the tone: a regal choir sings over a shot of the crown. Elgar's 1901 'Pomp and Circumstance' march is heard during the diamond jubilee celebrations and, as Victoria's coffin lies in state, the film concludes with Anthony Collins' stately music accompanied by the text of Rudyard Kipling's 'Lest we forget'. Combined with the emotional appeal of scenes of Victoria connecting with her 'ordinary folk', this is stirring stuff.
The film connects with contemporary events of 1938. The release of two celebratory royal films was intended to boost public affection for the monarchy in the wake of Edward VIII's abdication. Anglo-German relations were another touchy subject. With another war on the horizon, influential voices wanted appeasement, and the film could be seen to fit that agenda. Victoria herself was of mainly German descent, nicknamed 'the grandmother of Europe', while Albert is a 'good German', charmingly played by Anton Walbrook as a cultured, decent man.
Sixty Glorious Years now seems unduly formal and reverential. Had movies existed during Victoria's reign (they only emerged at the end) this might have been the kind of film produced. Unlike Mrs Brown (d. John Madden, 1997), it is all so very 'Victorian'.
Roger Philip Mellor
绝对轻快的、愉悦的、曼妙的好看，会让人暂时将烦恼抛之脑后的好看，以至于观看过程中会不自觉地扬起嘴角。这不仅是属于PTA的70s玩乐时空，也满足了人们对复古爱情片的一切想象，就连腐朽批判的部分也变得如此诙谐有趣。鲜活的Alana Haim给这部影片注入了太多直接的能量，心神不定的思念在孤寂的夜晚发酵，沉默呼吸的节奏在电话中传递，时代灿烂的韵律在矛盾的角色身上复现，Alana和Gary向着彼此相视奔跑的那一刻就像是刺破了阴暗世俗的甜蜜曙光，一种穿透了上世纪虚假梦幻的身体势能在当代迸发复活，和二十年前那句“我现在拥有爱了”同样充满着力量，这是属于蒙太奇之外的部分，一个多么老套却又不失诚挚的“技巧”，甚至比「私恋失调」里溢于言表的氛围形式更能深入作者本真。你们究竟还想要在这般纯真的电影中找寻到什么？
从翻拍的角度来说，是极其优秀的典范——在最大程度保留了原作的设定和名场面的同时，全方位的做了本土化的调整改编。与原作的沙雕帅哥杀手形象相比有很大改变，但处理的确实不错，电影内外的人物照应很感人。
太喜欢女主，我心目中妄想成为的cool girl，如果真有人不识趣问她为什么还单身，那我只能回答你“因为她实在是太完美你只能望其项背。”
不是很喜欢，太多的碎碎念，在小演员身上又少了点层次感。Alana倒车下山那一段是真的牛
UGC Bercy ennuyeux, anodin, banal
#观影手记# 2365
竟然拍出了公路片的感觉（大概是“奔跑”太多了）。嗯，觉得PTA应该试着拍一下《拍卖第四十九批》。
春节档唯一抢到票的/全场从头笑到尾，新年还是喜剧够合家欢/我挺喜欢
绝对轻快的、愉悦的、曼妙的好看，会让人暂时将烦恼抛之脑后的好看，以至于观看过程中会不自觉地扬起嘴角。这不仅是属于PTA的70s玩乐时空，也满足了人们对复古爱情片的一切想象，就连腐朽批判的部分也变得如此诙谐有趣。鲜活的Alana Haim给这部影片注入了太多直接的能量，心神不定的思念在孤寂的夜晚发酵，沉默呼吸的节奏在电话中传递，时代灿烂的韵律在矛盾的角色身上复现，Alana和Gary向着彼此相视奔跑的那一刻就像是刺破了阴暗世俗的甜蜜曙光，一种穿透了上世纪虚假梦幻的身体势能在当代迸发复活，和二十年前那句“我现在拥有爱了”同样充满着力量，这是属于蒙太奇之外的部分，一个多么老套却又不失诚挚的“技巧”，甚至比「私恋失调」里溢于言表的氛围形式更能深入作者本真。你们究竟还想要在这般纯真的电影中找寻到什么？
小人物有共鸣，笑料不断，很逗趣，看完开开心心过年不错的。
故事一般，但拍得好看，两位新演员之间的化学反应是意料之外的，效果也很好。70年代的西海岸阳光都快透过屏幕照到我脸上了。
While acknowledging the artfulness and the technical superiority, I cannot help but ask.... why. No, literally, why?!
一个安德森喜欢色彩斑斓的东北乱炖
PTA借用80、90年代美国电影的视觉讲了一个相应年份的（或许也是他年轻时的）"洛杉矶往事"
另外说本片政治不正确的可以去死了，借用其他网友评论，“对放大真实的70mm，还原LA的荒唐叙事不满的，就是会在莎翁剧作里加黑人主角的”
现在的好莱坞，长得好看犯法。为了不犯法只能找长得不犯法的演员演电影。
即使是影迷，我也只愿意给三星。因为他试图带入更多的东西，却没有更多有机联系。因为他试图推销这个女主角给你，但是你却没有准备好接受犹太人。因为他想让你对水床和弹球游戏产生乡愁，而我们恰恰是中国人。他想向那个不知所措，来回游荡的岁月致敬，而我们那时还处于物质的初级阶段。
真是神力啊magical moments
很私人，也很悠长，一场“姐弟恋”到底又是怎样的感觉。后半段各路明星的出场简直是在凑时长，这场青春电影，太中规中矩。
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