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Movie critics combined give Mrs. Brown (1997) a score of 2.9081 out of 4
based on (75) reviews
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Excellent
4
Excellent
(12)
Very Good
3
Very Good
(53)
Good
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Good
(10)
Fair
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Fair
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Poor
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Poor
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.44 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com wonders where Mrs. Brown has gonefilmcritic.com wonders where Mrs. Brown has gone
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Judi Dench earned an Oscar nod for her spot-on portrayal of the troubled Queen Victoria (two years before winning an Oscar for repeat royal performances as Queen Elizabeth in two 1999 films). In the 1860s, Victoria was inconsolable after the death of her ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for BBC FilmsBBC Films
"Mrs Brown" is a rather stately and mannered period drama that depends strongly on the interplay between its two charismatic leads to succeed in captivating its audience. Judi Dench's glacial, reserved demeanour contrasts beautifully with Billy ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at BBC Films
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Scott RenshawScott Renshaw
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Rita Kempley)Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Classy fare, with posh settings, gorgeous scenery and lots and lots of polishing from director John Madden ("Ethan Frome") and writer Jeremy Brock. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Their personality types match up splendidly with the characters they play as well as each other, and Mrs. Brown's greatest pleasure is seeing and hearing them spar. Even with the gloves on, this is a battle well worth observing. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for The New York Times (Janet Maslin)The New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Queen Victoria is played with splendid regal grace by Judi Dench. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at The New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Empire (Darren Bignell)Empire (Darren Bignell)
Before you know it, you're caught up in a difficult but touching friendship, and enjoying a history lesson more than you ever thought possible. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Empire (Darren Bignell)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Chicago Reader (Lisa Alspector)Chicago Reader (Lisa Alspector)
Director John Madden calmly dissects the emotions of a woman whose personal life is effectively nonexistent. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Chicago Reader (Lisa Alspector)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (--)eFilmCritic.com (--)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Variety (Emanuel Levy)Variety (Emanuel Levy)
Though there are a number of outdoor scenes and production values are handsome, ultimately it's the narrow focus and chamber nature of the material that lends the movie its resonance and emotional power. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Variety (Emanuel Levy)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.18 out of 4 stars for kids-in-mindkids-in-mind
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)
Assuming that rich human insight, great production values, and topnotch acting still count for something, Mrs. Brown should have no trouble finding an appreciative audience. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Austin Chronicle (Russell Smith)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Edward Guthmann)San Francisco Chronicle (Edward Guthmann)
A first-rate historical drama. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Edward Guthmann)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Dragan AntulovDragan Antulov
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Weekly (Susan Tavernetti)Palo Alto Weekly (Susan Tavernetti)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Revenge of the Audience (Erik Gregersen)Revenge of the Audience (Erik Gregersen)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Liam Lacey)The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Liam Lacey)
Mrs. Brown will not overturn Queen Victoria's prim reputation, but it reminds us that there was more to the woman than that famous plump cameo that has become the symbol of a more modest era. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Liam Lacey)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Apollo Movie Guide (Dan Jardine)Apollo Movie Guide (Dan Jardine)
Another fine examination of the clash of classes in British society, this one based on the historically truthful story of the then shockingly close relationship between Queen Victoria and her dead husband's hunting guide. Great performances and a solid ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Apollo Movie Guide (Dan Jardine)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Online (Susan Tavernetti)Palo Alto Online (Susan Tavernetti)
...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Palo Alto Online (Susan Tavernetti)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit News (Susan Stark)Detroit News (Susan Stark)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinematter (Matt Williams)Cinematter (Matt Williams)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.95 out of 4 stars for BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.91 out of 4 stars for Sleep Deprivation InstituteSleep Deprivation Institute
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.comNeedcoffee.com
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for James BowmanJames Bowman
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for Mr. CrankyMr. Cranky
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for B. Fatt & Lazy Movie ReviewsB. Fatt & Lazy Movie Reviews
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.74 out of 4 stars for Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the MoviesChristian Spotlight on the Movies
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.71 out of 4 stars for The Yale Herald The Yale Herald
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.69 out of 4 stars for Sun Newspapers of Cleveland Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.68 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Memphis Flyer (Hadley Hury)Memphis Flyer (Hadley Hury)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.65 out of 4 stars for Time OutTime Out
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.63 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic ReviewseFilmCritic Reviews
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.60 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia City Paper (Howard Altman)Philadelphia City Paper (Howard Altman)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
"This discreet drama failed to get to me emotionally." ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for iofilm.co.ukiofilm.co.uk
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for BritmovieBritmovie
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.58 out of 4 stars for IOFilmIOFilm
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.58 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.57 out of 4 stars for Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.55 out of 4 stars for eye WEEKLY (Denis Seguin)eye WEEKLY (Denis Seguin)
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.55 out of 4 stars for iofilm.co.ukiofilm.co.uk
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Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Examiner (Barbara Shulgasser)San Francisco Examiner (Barbara Shulgasser)
If the movie crumbles under its own stiffness at times, at least it has the two old pros' good performances to cheer us along the way. ...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at San Francisco Examiner (Barbara Shulgasser)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for Edinburgh U Film Society (Allan Foster)Edinburgh U Film Society (Allan Foster)
...read the complete Mrs. Brown movie review at Edinburgh U Film Society (Allan Foster)
Mrs. Brown (1997) scores a combined 2.51 out of 4 stars for Edwin JahielEdwin Jahiel
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Overall Rating:
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Mrs. Brown (1997) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
Avg Critic Score:
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Mrs. Brown (1997) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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