Diana

Entertainment One | Release Date: November 1, 2013

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foxgroveNov 1, 2013

Poor Naomi Watts the writers have gone and rained on her parade for what looked like sure fire Oscar win for the over due actress now doesn't even seem likely to get her a nomination. This has nothing whatsoever to do with her portrayal ofPoor Naomi Watts the writers have gone and rained on her parade for what looked like sure fire Oscar win for the over due actress now doesn't even seem likely to get her a nomination. This has nothing whatsoever to do with her portrayal of the iconic princess but has everything to do with a woman's own screenplay complete with unspeakable dialogue and, for the most part, lacklustre direction. Watts' committed performance is actually very good and she captures Diana's body language, mannerisms and vocal inflection perfectly. The main issue is that the script makes the central love story totally ordinary and uninteresting. To this end Naveen Andrews dull performance doesn't help and a lack of chemistry between the two leads is palpable. The film is watchable and not quite the debacle that dismissive critics have suggested, but a decent dullness is the keynote. Iconic images from newspapers and magazines are captured and integrated effectively, and some information was new to me. The film does pick up slightly towards the end and the closing scene is moving, but obviously not in the tragic way it was in real life.… Expand

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TVJerryNov 15, 2013

In the period between her separation from Prince Charles and her death, Princess Diana (Naomi Watts) had a secret affair with a Pakistani heart surgeon (Naveen Andrews). This film lays it out in simple terms: her loneliness, her fame, herIn the period between her separation from Prince Charles and her death, Princess Diana (Naomi Watts) had a secret affair with a Pakistani heart surgeon (Naveen Andrews). This film lays it out in simple terms: her loneliness, her fame, her political causes and her struggle with love. Watts brings her talents to give the character depth and Andrews is effective. The events are relayed in short scenes with uninspired style, almost like a documentary. The writing is equally prosaic. While the film never especially touching, it does reveal interesting details in the life of "the most famous woman in the world'."… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 4, 2014

A film titled "Diana" should present more than the world's most beloved Princess' final affair. Naomi Watts gives a fair performance as the lead but she isn't nearly enough to save this one.

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inaneswineNov 14, 2017

I honestly don't understand the overwhelming criticism that this film is receiving. The film is by no means perfect. The first half of the film is, frankly, boring. As we focus on the love affair between Diana and Hasnat, we miss the biggerI honestly don't understand the overwhelming criticism that this film is receiving. The film is by no means perfect. The first half of the film is, frankly, boring. As we focus on the love affair between Diana and Hasnat, we miss the bigger picture, and you could easily mistake the couple for a pair from a so-so Nicholas Sparks novel. However, the second half of the film has a lot more going for it, as the fame of the princess begins to destroy her relationships, her family and, ultimately, herself.

With a steady - if not watertight - performance from Watts, perhaps the reason for the intense negative press towards this biopic shouldn't come as much of a surprise. After all, they are the antagonists here.… Expand

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