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'I Served the King of England' and 'The Duchess' Look Back to European Historynew

What we have is a mildly amusing comedy in which every female under 30 can be relied upon to disrobe.
INDY Week  |  David Fellerath and Neil Morris  |  10-10-2008  |  Reviews

'The Duchess' Inspires Modern Relevance in Keira Knightleynew

The screenplay is based on the Amanda Foreman biography Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and tells the story of a teenager who marries the duke of Devonshire, a leading force in the new Whig Party.
The Georgia Straight  |  Ian Caddell  |  09-26-2008  |  Reviews

Keira Knightley Laces Up Her Corset Againnew

Nancy Mitford's hilarious novel The Pursuit of Love has a young girl as its narrator who lives with relatives because her mother -- dubbed The Bolter -- couldn't resist the siren call of amour for the hearthside. Alas, The Duchess features the duller version of that story.
New York Press  |  Mark Peikert  |  09-25-2008  |  Reviews

Keira Knightley Reigns in 'The Duchess'new

The Duchess' focus on prefeminist social predicaments make it more intelligent and classy than the usual royal bodice ripper.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Curt Holman  |  09-24-2008  |  Reviews

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