Queen of the Desert

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Lev R @BjornOslo Mar 14 I think that despite the beauty of some of the cinematography, this leans too heavily into romance at the expense of Bell being a renowned polymath. Early on in Tehran she says she wants to learn Farsi and yet a few scenes later she hasn't even picked up "Thank you" when she's at a market. It's also odd that one British ambassador mocks Queen Victoria and that the 3rd embassy secretary sounds American (which he is: James Franco). See more Beks C @beks22 Mar 8 I love historical dramas and this was a really good one. Nicole Kidman is perfect as Gertrude Bell. I also loved Robert Pattinson as Lawrence of Arabia. See more Liz P @Mslucy657 Feb 4 Sometimes these rotten tomatoes needs a review! I definitely give this movie thumbs up. See more Rebecca T @RT67497741 04/10/2025 I thought this movie was superb. It is a visually beautiful, well acted, moving real-life story—genuinely dumbfounded at the low ratings. See more Michael A @Kinich61 02/08/2024 Queen of Desert's miscasting is so incredibly bad it almost makes one cry. Kidman is usually so great though certainly not here. It's like if the actors and director know this movie is going to flunk in a major way. Watch Lawrence of Arabia instead or to compare how this very important topic should have been treated at each level. While Franco was somewhat miscast, Pattison is way not credible as Lawrence at all. Kidman looks more like she should be her father's younger wife than his daughter, why she took on this role leaves one feeling bewildered and sad since she is typically such a great actress and seems to choose her roles wisely. Sad, sad, sad. See more Marit Risto F @RT66247982 12/25/2023 Probably the story could have been better, but I enjoy it anyway. Again and again See more Read all reviews

Queen of the Desert

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