Better than I thought it would be. A lot more subdued than say, Austin Powers, but still kept up a decent comic pace.
One major plothole, though. Pardon an American's understanding of the line of succession, but if Queen Elizabeth the Second abdicated, wouldn't the throne then go to Prince Charles? I was of the belief that if a monarch abdicates, they only give up their position on the throne, not their entire line's right to it. You'd pretty much have to pull a King Ralph scenario before the entire house of Windsor has no heirs to the throne and have to find a French claimant.
Anyway, John Malkovich does a good job at looking both mildly annoyed and amused at English's antics. Maybe it isn't acting... it pretty much sums up my feeling toward the film, both slightly annoyed and amused.
Not the greatest comedy ever by any means, but it has its moments. Quite a few good laughs in this. I give it a 5 out of 10.
One major plothole, though. Pardon an American's understanding of the line of succession, but if Queen Elizabeth the Second abdicated, wouldn't the throne then go to Prince Charles? I was of the belief that if a monarch abdicates, they only give up their position on the throne, not their entire line's right to it. You'd pretty much have to pull a King Ralph scenario before the entire house of Windsor has no heirs to the throne and have to find a French claimant.
Anyway, John Malkovich does a good job at looking both mildly annoyed and amused at English's antics. Maybe it isn't acting... it pretty much sums up my feeling toward the film, both slightly annoyed and amused.
Not the greatest comedy ever by any means, but it has its moments. Quite a few good laughs in this. I give it a 5 out of 10.