This movie worked on all levels. I was thoroughly and unexpectedly taken by it. The only reason I went was for a school fund raiser. Surprise! I loved it. It was easily the best movie I've seen all year. I asked my two daughters, aged 6 and 10 what they thought. They both wanted to see it again and get the DVD when it comes out.For those of you who have younger children, I don't think this movie deserved its PG rating. I felt a G rating would have been much more appropriate. I've seen G rated movies and tv shows with ten times the violence and sexual innuendos.There is a little implied violence and nothing more. There is no sexual innuendo, only the romantic little girl musings of an 11 yr old girl.My only caution about kids is that a child under 5 might find the movie a little boring.I very much appreciated a thoughtful, but not brutal look at bigotry, pride, and false pride. I thought that good life lessons were taught by the movie.It's too bad that Hollywood can't put out more stuff like this. If you liked Bend It Like Beckam, you'll like this, but you can take younger children as well.See it quickly. It deserves a long run, but it's an indie, so it may not get length of theater time it deserves.This movie is a keeper.2004This one is a keeper.

Her Majesty examines the dilemma of a young girl who faces conflicting demands from her friends and family and her reactions to those pressures. Although set in New Zealand in the 1950's, the situations are universal and timeless. The movie covers racial prejudice, peer pressure, and parental influence in ways that allow an audience of any age to follow that part of the movie with which they most identify.The breathtaking scenery provided a beautiful backdrop against which to set the show. I was transported to a different time and place but felt like I was there. I was drawn to the struggle of the young girl to do what she thought was right even though it appeared she would have to pay a severe price to do so. Her character and that of the old Maori woman were well developed during the entire length of the movie and provided an in-depth look at how they deal with their place in the community. This was a pleasant change from most movies where the characters and their motivations are superficial or trite.This is a movie suitable for all ages that keeps your attention based on the plot and the characters rather than stunts or violence. I was able to see it while on a trip to Los Angeles and keep hoping for a wider release so my friends here can have a chance to see it as well.

This film was absolutely delightful. The characters were beautifully developed, the new young star was refreshing, innocent yet entirely believable. The film was truly engaging from start to finish, highly entertaining, delivered a wonderful message, but managed to avoid all the typical cliches of many "coming of age" films. It's really a treasure!

It is a rare occasion for our whole family to enjoy the same film. Our kids (8 and 4) tend to have a lower expectation than do their parents. I know a movie is good that makes both me and my kids tear up with joy! I hope that this film can be an example to Hollywood that "family movies" can be thought provoking, beautifully shot, and interesting to the whole family, even without bodily function jokes. Remember, Hollywood, who pays for those eight-year old's movie tickets!! Please find a distributor for this movie. I know a lot of families who would love to see it!! Thanks to the Seattle International Film Festival for choosing this wonderful movie. REALLY. I am a fairly tough critic.