Film Reviews by Barbi

I didn’t know anything about Abdul, or his relationship with Queen Victoria, so this story was completely new to me. What a wonderful story it is, too! The time just flew by...impeccably acted by all, especially the inexperienced actor playing Abdul. Dame Judi was her normal spellbinding self as a monarch who appeared very human and committed.

I think this film is superb, and would definitely watch it again without hesitation.

Bette Midler is one of my favourite singers, and in this beautiful story she is at her very best! I thought she was good in The Rose, but the Rose doesn't hold a candle to Beaches.

Beaches is a moving story about a singer and a lawyer who are friends. I loved the atmosphere generated in the story. Beautifully filmed, it does not disappoint.