8/10 - Most films set in medieval times have a "brown" tinge to them. This film however is colourful and bright - and that's not even my favourite thing about it. I think think this is one of the best things Lena Dunham has ever done, I always liked "Girls" but was never part of the frenzy, more a casual viewer. But this film is really special, Bella Ramsey is so talented as is the whole cast. It also does the rare thing of being a young adult story that teens and tweens can watch with their parents. There's nothing in there that's really inappropriate or gratuitous. I highly recommend this film!

Enough people have gone over the plot so I won't touch on that. I did not read the book, but was excited for this movie when I saw the trailer. It's obvious from the trailer that we are not to expect a history lesson or music by Thomas Moore. The entire cast is wonderful and Bella Ramsey is a joy in this role. Do I think a young woman of that time would get away with acting the way she does, NO! Were girls forced to marry men they didn't want to, pretty much always. RELAX, It's a dreamy movie of "what if a girl could actually take control of her destiny, rather than be treated like a sheep?" Because, let's face it, women were nothing but pawns back in those days, and we haven't come a great deal farther since. Sit back and enjoy it.

This was so endearing, touching, funny and heart-warming! I went in to this movie knowing I love "period" movies, I just love this era, but also thinking it may be just an okay movie because it was about a "kid". I was so pleasingly surprised. Yes, it is about a young girl but she is adorable, quirky and funny and wants so much more for her life. I found my self just loving her and her wit, also rooting for her along her journey. Also, the family dynamic is so good! The parents love for each other - aaaahhhh, so nice to watch and her relationship with them was so fun and adoring to watch. Also, the movie is very clean as far as un-necessary sexual scenes / crude lines / violence - so refreshing. Just a fun ride, this movie. In my opinion, a don't MISS!