A Royal Night Out
Atlas Distribution | Release Date: December 4, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
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Mixed or average reviews based on 17 Critic Reviews
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
The PlaylistKimber MyersDec 3, 2015
There’s never too much at stake for the princesses or the audience, but it makes for a fine diversion from the realities of life and history. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshDec 4, 2015
Despite the perfunctory social commentary and retro political optimism, the film remains a lighthearted romp to its core. Read full review
70
Arizona RepublicKerry LengelDec 3, 2015
Though there are no blazing historical insights here, the film is filled with moments of ribald humor and tender poignancy that offer glimpses into a society divided by class but united, mostly, in an outpouring of sheer, overwhelming relief. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinNov 24, 2015
Despite it’s entirely predictable, cliché-embracing script, executed with a shrewd mix of forelock-tugging rectitude and cheekiness by director Julian Jarrold (Brideshead Revisited, Kinky Boots), it remains an eminently watchable diversion. Read full review
70
Screen DailyFionnuala HalliganNov 24, 2015
There’s a jazzy air throughout and the sound of the dance halls resonate. Read full review
70
VarietyGuy LodgeNov 24, 2015
Julian Jarrold’s brightly performed exercise in speculative history scores as a frothier, more feminine bookend to “The King’s Speech” — though it’s no less engaging or accomplished. Read full review
63
Washington PostStephanie MerryDec 3, 2015
The script, written by Trevor De Silva and Kevin Hood, falters when farce gives way to melodrama, but the movie regains momentum with a climax in a ballroom. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreDec 2, 2015
The surprises are few, and none of it am0unts to a whole lot. But for those up to taking yet another British sentimental journey to “their finest hour,” A Royal Night Out manages something unheard of in the decades of Windsor wooliness since. It makes them cute, if only for one night. Read full review
60
The New York TimesStephen HoldenDec 3, 2015
What makes A Royal Night Out palatable are the lead performances. Read full review
60
Village VoiceAbby GarnettDec 1, 2015
The film relies heavily on the coltish charms of its young leads, and Powley's effervescent, well-timed performance as the younger princess (she calls herself "P2") is skillful enough to bring out the screwball latencies in an otherwise bland screenplay. Read full review
60
EmpireOlly RichardsNov 24, 2015
A cheerful comedy-drama with charm to spare. Read full review
60
The TelegraphRobbie CollinNov 24, 2015
Of course it’s lightweight, bordering on disposable.... But it’s also genuinely warm-spirited, with three lovable central performances from Gadon, Powley and Reynor Read full review
60
Time Out LondonCath ClarkeNov 24, 2015
When it’s playing for laughs, ‘A Royal Night Out’ is harmless good fun. Read full review
60
Total FilmJamie GrahamNov 24, 2015
Jarrold struggles to sweep things along with quite enough vigour – budget constraints crowd the edge of the frame – but Gadon is intoxicating as Elizabeth. Read full review
50
New York PostSara StewartDec 3, 2015
Frothy, forgettable comedy. Read full review
40
Austin ChronicleSteve DavisDec 9, 2015
The characterizations are sincere, but overly familiar. Read full review
40
The GuardianMike McCahillNov 24, 2015
It’s a thin, trickledown sort of fun. Read full review
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