It’s never fair for one film to be compared to another. They weren’t made to be in direct competition with each other. Still, sometimes it’s just apt. The worst thing that could have happened to Mary Queen of Scots was how fresh and unique The Favourite ended up being. This period piece just can’t match up, coming hot on the heels of that one. Regardless of the comparison, it falls short of its intended goals, despite a powerhouse one two punch of Margot Robbie and especially Saorise Ronan. Considering the potential here, it’s certainly a disappointment. Ronan does her best, but she can’t save the day. The film is a biographical drama, centering on Mary Stuart (Ronan) and her relationship with cousin Elizabeth I (Robbie), the Queen of England. Mainly a biopic of Mary, it follows her as she becomes the Queen of France...
- 12/5/2018
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
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