Rated PG
Starring Matthew Goode, Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, Sarah Gadon, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Directed by Amma Assante
The Story:
Dido Elizabeth Belle (Raw) comes to live with her uncle, Lord Mansfield (Wilkonson) when her father (Goode) drops her off. She is raised with her cousin Elizabeth (Gadon), but though she is raised to enjoy much of the benefits of her noble bloodline, her color keeps her at a distance with what she is able to do.
Naturally, this is based on a true story!
Of course, in a period drama like this, there are two things that will happen.
First, there's the forbidden romance (Sam Reid) that should not be allowed in the late 18th Century.
Finally, there is the historical event that centered around Lord Mansfield as the Supreme Justice who was faced with a monumental ruling that would forever change the slave trade in Britain.
A very competent cast, and a surprisingly shorter running time than movies typical to the period dramas, not a bad film, but nothing exceptionally noteworthy to make this a must see.
Final Grade: C
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Probably not, long period dramas rarely get multiple replays.
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