Had only just learned of the existence of this Hyde Park via William Boyd's latest novel 'The Predicament'.
President Roosevelt's cousin Laura Linney is summoned to said pastoral residence to be entertained by polio-ridden President, interestingly performed by Bill Murray - much to the surprise of all of us (President excepted) she becomes one of his mistresses. This all comes into sharp relief when the King and Queen of England - Samuel West and Olivia Colman - come on a goodwill visit (it's the late thirties) and their relationship is cemented over a hot dog.
It may be true, but it's not exactly the most exciting story you'll hear.
With Elizabeth Marvel, Olivia Williams, Elizabeth Wilson (President's mother), Eleanor Bron.
Of said hot dog, it looks perfectly lamentable. The sausage clearly is not a proper German Frankfurter, the roll is white bread - OK, that much was to be expected - there's mustard but no other toppings - I understand that most Americas treat ketchup as something of a young folks' addition, but no fried onions? No pickles? I was surprised the 'special relationship' was forged at all.
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| No wonder Linney looks askance |
Not sure the hand held camera adds anything (Lol Crawley).
A strange film, really. Linney's character pretty much drops out of the story when the royals visit - best scenes involve terse exchanges between the two Royals (over hot dog eating, and what it means, among other things!) Written by Richard Nelson.
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