The premise sounds very dumb, and also unbelievable. But the movie makers took this into account. The movie takes its drag premise very lightly, and manages to get some real drama out of it. This movie has amazing performances, especially from Eddie Izzard. It also has scenes that can only be called surreal - Maerchenland is brilliant. The movie is actually quite serious, with the plight of the infiltrating team becoming ever more dire. There is even a very heartfelt and believable gay romance between Izzard and his German friend that seems entirely natural. What probably puts people off is the mixture of camp and drama, which I think works very well. This is not a terrible movie at all, but quite enjoyable and - dare I say it? - well thought out. It doesn't deserve the slagging it's gotten. Take a chance and you'll enjoy yourself.
Review of All the Queen's Men
