For this, and next week’s Blu-ray Monday competition* we’re giving you the chance to take home a copy of The Queen (Diamond Jubilee Edition) on Blu-ray.
This special reissue marks Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne, and brings to life the tragic story of how the British Royal Family dealt with the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Under the direction of Stephen Frears, Helen Mirren takes centre stage as the monarch in an extraordinary performance which saw her scoop the Best Actress Oscar and BAFTA in 2006.
As usual with Blu-ray Monday, you have two chances to win. For your first entry hit the tweet button at the top of this post. Then for a second entry, leave a comment on this post in response to the following question:
Mirren’s poignant and touching performance was key to the success of The Queen, so this week we’d like to know who your favourite on-screen royal has been and why? Perhaps you’re a fan of real life depictions such as Colin Firth’s stuttering King George VI in The King’s Speech or Emily Blunt’s beautiful but tragic Queen Victoria in The Young Victoria? Or perhaps you prefer comedic interpretations such as Amy Adam’s ditsy Giselle in Enchanted or John Lithgow’s outrageous Lord Farquaad in Shrek? Either way let us know for your chance to win.
To make it easier for us to contact you, leave your Twitter details with your comment. We look forward to your suggestions! A winner will be announced one week later than usual, on Monday 11th June.
*This is due to the bank holiday weekend for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the UK
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Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin in “Last King of Scotland” – a great Oscar winning performance as the despotic Ugandan leader.
@ritchie_dee
Colin Firth as King George VI in The Kings Speech.
Twitter @slugbug55
Kiera Knightley in the Duchess!
@Jenni000
I’m a fan of Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth!
@starkeee
Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth was amazing
@bbdiva1977
Richard Burton as King Henry VIII in Anne Of A Thousand Days.Classic performance and my favourite depiction of a royal.@phillipsbarrie
Graham Chapman as King Arthur in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Carl Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck in The Princess Bride
@georgerbruce
Elizabeth Taylor as “Cleopatra.” Classic.
@CinemaInamorata
Steve Wiebe as the King of Kong
@RobFilm
colin firth as king George v1
I loved Colin Firth as King George VI in The Kings Speech. @01592_katie
Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra Queen of the Nile @birdson777
I am fan of Helen Mirren in The Queen !!
@anaceciggt
Julia Ormond in Young Catherine
@shelk
It has to be Colin Firth as King George VI in The Kings Speech. He is an amazing actor (as well as being gorgeous). I loved the story & thought everyone was amazing!!
Twitter @Kezzzzaaaa
*fingers crossed*
I’m a fan of John lithogow as lord Farquadd my twitter name is @rummell78
Would love to win this. I follow the royal family & love all the history
Has to be Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem in coming to America, great film very funny, plus he play’s about 6 other characters. Awesome
@Artfuldigger thanks
My fave is Colin Firth as King George VI in The Kings Speech, very hunky too
xxcarolinexxx
King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) in 300! WE ARE SPARTA!!!
My favourite on-screen royal is Elizabeth I from Horrible Histories, portrayed by the brilliant Martha Howe-Douglas. It’s not just for kids!
@Lady_Fortuna
Peter O’Toole as King Henry II in The Lion in Winter, one of the best movies that I have ever seen. Great home for the holidays type family drama, powerful performances all round. And an excellent witty script.
@skeetersden
I definitely liked Colin Firth in The King’s Speech. Brilliant actor
Colin Firth as King George VI. An Oscar well deserved! @kujen92
nice price
have a nice day. greetings @paulinesssss
This is one of my favourites,you have got to love Mr Bean, no matter what age you re. Classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlDAcRdiI4A
Twitter : @marcelsouce
Colin Firth in The King’s Speech. Amazing!
Helen Mirren as the Queen. I love Helen Mirren anyway, but wow, she did an excellent job in The Queen!
Following & RTed on Twitter @khal_khaleesi
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Princess Buttercup. The Princess Bride, my all time favorite movie.
@unbirthdayangel
Judi Dench as Queen Victoria in Mrs Brown. Love that film! I think it shows a human side to the royal family.
Helen Mirren in The Queen showed a fabulous portrayal of both the calm and turbulent life of our Queen. An excellent performance from a top class actress.
@bruniebox
I think that this Mirren was actually my fav so far!
@senoraherrera
Judi Dench playing the Queen in Shakespeare in Love, for the humor she lent to the character.
44 ayresome stree , middlesbrough , cleveland , ts14nj
fingers crossed
I love Colin Firth in The King’s Speech
@olivia280177 tweeted
Julie Andrews as any queen but I did like her in the princess diaries
@roseainsworth
I love Julie Andrews as queen in shrek and the princess diaries
@roseannaains
Colin Firth as King George VI in The Kings Speech. @baggiesbabe69
i did love colin firth in the kings speech, he played the role excellently, not to mention he is handsome and i had a history lesson as a result of watching it. purplecatlover on twiter
Miranda Richardson in Blackadder, absolutely hilarious and quirky and capricious. followed and retweeted as @Cosmonauty
Cate Blanchett playing Elizabeth. Truly great performance. @jaseos81