Real Flicks is an Independent Movie series presented by the Cloverdale Arts Alliance and shown at the Cloverdale Cinema, in Downtown Cloverdale. The Movies are held the second and fourth Monday and Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Tickets sell out so be sure to come early.

Next Movie: The Young Victoria

Date: March 22nd ,23rd

Time: 7PM

About the movie

The 63 year reign of Queen Victoria is perhaps one of the most documented and popularly known historical reigns in British history. On the one hand, her story lacks the theatrics of earlier royals thanks to a change in social climate and attitudes, and on the other her story is one that perpetuates because it is notably human. Taking on the earlier years of her life where the budding romance between herself and the German Prince Albert was taking forefront, director Jean-Marc Vallée takes Victoria's story and captures that human element so vital to her legacy. It's a story that feels extremely humble considering its exuberant background, and yet that's partly what gives it a distinct edge that separates it from the usual fare. Taking a very direct and focused approach that centers in on a brief five or so year period between her ascension and marriage to Albert, The Young Victoria does what so little period pieces of this nature offer. Instead of attempting a sprawling encapsulation of such a figure's entire life, Vallée instead opts to show one of the lesser known intricacies of Victoria's early years which are easily overlooked in favor of the more publicly known accolades. Everything including costume designs (the film won this year’s Oscar for Best Achievement in Costume Design), sets, hair styles, lighting and photography create a grandiose background inherent to Victoria's story.

Genre: drama

Running Time: 1 hour, 40 min

Release Date: 18 December, 2009

MPAA Rating: PG for some mild sensuality, a