Review by Kirpianuscus

It is not spectacular but a honest and decent work. The historical accuracy is not the lead virtue but its message is well presented. Its motivational side is more significant than the status of chronic of a remarkable reign. Good acting, the story has more the gift to remind other biographical movies of the last decades. It is a large portrait of Maria Theresa , in basic colors, in nice nuances , so it is not real fair to critic it very hard or to have high expectations. Marie - Luise Stockinger gives a beautiful performance in the lead role but, not surprising, the star remains, for correct image of Eugen of Savoia , Karl Markovics. Short, an impressive "tour de force" of Central European cinematography.