Sixty Glorious Years is an exercise in the creation of iconography, both for Victoria and its star, Anna Neagle (who subsequently became known as 'Regal Neagle'). Just as Elizabeth I commissioned artists to create flattering iconic images for public consumption, so this film performs a similar function, for Neagle is more beautiful than the real life Victoria. Controversial events (such as the 'Irish problem') are omitted and unpleasant aspects of Victoria's character (her petulance, arrogance, favouritism and 'right to privilege') are glossed over as endearing little 'whims'. Albert acts as a moderating influence when she goes too far.
The film followed a year after the highly successful Victoria the Great (d. Herbert Wilcox, 1937). Again the screenplay is by Miles Malleson and Robert Vansittart, and many of the supporting cast (the cream of acting talent of period) repeat their roles, this time for the colour cameras. This was the first full length Technicolor film of cinematographer Freddie Young, who captures the spectacle of royal weddings, grand balls and opulent interiors, with scenes actually filmed at royal palaces. Vivid battle scenes, set in Alexander Korda's empire territory (Sevastopol and the Sudan), rival those in The Four Feathers (d. Zoltan Korda 1939).
The title music sets the tone: a regal choir sings over a shot of the crown. Elgar's 1901 'Pomp and Circumstance' march is heard during the diamond jubilee celebrations and, as Victoria's coffin lies in state, the film concludes with Anthony Collins' stately music accompanied by the text of Rudyard Kipling's 'Lest we forget'. Combined with the emotional appeal of scenes of Victoria connecting with her 'ordinary folk', this is stirring stuff.
The film connects with contemporary events of 1938. The release of two celebratory royal films was intended to boost public affection for the monarchy in the wake of Edward VIII's abdication. Anglo-German relations were another touchy subject. With another war on the horizon, influential voices wanted appeasement, and the film could be seen to fit that agenda. Victoria herself was of mainly German descent, nicknamed 'the grandmother of Europe', while Albert is a 'good German', charmingly played by Anton Walbrook as a cultured, decent man.
Sixty Glorious Years now seems unduly formal and reverential. Had movies existed during Victoria's reign (they only emerged at the end) this might have been the kind of film produced. Unlike Mrs Brown (d. John Madden, 1997), it is all so very 'Victorian'.
Roger Philip Mellor
“Thank you for your service 😎🖕” 哈哈哈哈
一人一狗的自我救赎之旅！我们这些没有经历过战争的人，永远也无法理解战争带来的伤害
多一星给老吉。全程打电话，电话那头的人说话模糊而且无法配合，听的我都快崩溃掉了，何况身处其中的男主角。这片子就是老吉的秀场，一个人撑起一个半小时，镜头360度无死角扫过他面部的每一个细节，但是毫无破绽。一直很喜欢老吉的表演，自然但是又有爆发力，最后情绪崩溃和下定决心认罪的转变非常震撼。
很一般的小片。一个送狗公路片，改变基本没啥改变，就是关系好点，感情有点。其他的没啥了，很多胡闹，很美国。然后就没啥了。非常浅。人狗的感情也没有什么更深入的。就很平常普通。但没啥大毛病。勉强及格吧。
一部关于狗的电影能拍得这么沉闷乏味，确实也挺叫人服气的……
狗狗真的是人类最忠诚的伙伴了吧，每次都看到流泪
每一只狗活着，都是为了生存或者帮助人类；有些人活着，纯粹是在浪费粮食
我以为狗+公路片这种题材,只有我国才能拍这么无聊
挺好的 配乐很喜欢 如果演技更好就好了 还是很可爱的电影
一人一狗饱受战争ptsd（包括肉体和精神）之后互相救赎的故事。看多了ptsd会觉得好老套好矫情，但外人确实无法体会那种伤害吧。一人一狗的公路片，其实并不是很轻松，有时候还有点沉重。6分吧，为狗狗多加一分。
从西雅图到Arizona 很多人爱走的公路 总觉得这个片子缺点什么又讲不出来……Arizona居然用公制 学习了
即使故事缺乏惊喜，也有一种极为平庸的发展，但会很感激一旦坐定就可从中享受到的陪伴- -是温暖的，也是可爱的。
和我猫也是不打不相识 可是好起来以后 谁也离不开谁 这种相互救赎的故事太懂了
看过丹麦版再来看这个的话，实在没啥亮点。男主对角色的诠释稍微不同点，其他细微改动其实也就那样了。评分的对比说明了问题。
Channing Tatum + 狗子就是完美组合
退役的军犬的伤愈复出的军人，一样的战后终合症，在送军犬去安乐死的长途跋涉中，感情和心理的相互疗愈。
呜呜呜，想我的狗子了。
从西雅图到Arizona 很多人爱走的公路 总觉得这个片子缺点什么又讲不出来……Arizona居然用公制 学习了
一颗星给同款马犬狗子
难说是喜剧吧，更像公路片，还可以，狗子演挺好。
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