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Whatever Love Means

  • TV Movie
  • 2005
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
193
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Whatever Love Means (2005)
Drama

Dramatized story of the relationship of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, during the time of the Prince's marriage to Princess Diana and after his divorce and the death of the Prince... Read allDramatized story of the relationship of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, during the time of the Prince's marriage to Princess Diana and after his divorce and the death of the Princess.Dramatized story of the relationship of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, during the time of the Prince's marriage to Princess Diana and after his divorce and the death of the Princess.

  • Director
    • David Blair
  • Writer
    • William Humble
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fox
    • Olivia Poulet
    • Simon Wilson
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    193
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Blair
    • Writer
      • William Humble
    • Stars
      • Laurence Fox
      • Olivia Poulet
      • Simon Wilson
    • 13User reviews
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    Laurence Fox
    Laurence Fox
    • Prince Charles
    Olivia Poulet
    Olivia Poulet
    • Camilla Parker-Bowles
    Simon Wilson
    Simon Wilson
    • Andrew Parker-Bowles
    Alexandra Moen
    Alexandra Moen
    • Princess Anne
    Richard Johnson
    Richard Johnson
    • Lord Mountbatten
    Michelle Duncan
    Michelle Duncan
    • Lady Diana Spencer
    Peter Egan
    Peter Egan
    • Prince Phillip
    Stella McCusker
    • HM The Queen
    Lucy Brown
    Lucy Brown
    • Georgina
    Kieran D. Gough
    Kieran D. Gough
    • Henry
    • (as Kieran Gough)
    Laura Murphy
    • Amanda
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Anna Wallace
    Freya Berry
    • Fiona
    Dominic Colenso
    • Prince Andrew
    Sara James
    • Christabel
    Orla O'Rourke
    Orla O'Rourke
    • Sarah Spencer
    Charlotte Bradley
    • Princess Margaret
    Doreen Andrew
    • Queen Mother
    • Director
      • David Blair
    • Writer
      • William Humble
    • All cast & crew
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    7carpentersfan2003

    Not Bad... But NOT the WHOLE story...

    I have been a avid Royal watcher since I was a little boy. And in fact I remember gathering around a portable TV to watch the wedding of Charles and Diana with my family while we where camping. From what I can say about this movie is that it gives us more of a background into Charles' relationship with Camilla and their undying love for each other. However it barely scratches the surface of Diana's story and the hell she faced with in the Royal "firm". While this movie is a good starting place for those unfamiliar with the history of the current royal family to get the entire picture you really need to get your hands on a copy of the movie " Diana: Her True Story " starring Serena Scott Thomas as the Late Pincess of Wales.

    The actors all fit the roles that they play well and this is a watchable and entertaining movie start to finish. Definitely worth the time take to watch it...
    8ruis2005

    okay movie, saw it on cable TV last week

    I really liked the performances by the actors who portrayed Charles and Camilla, & also the actress they chose to portray Diana was very convincing in that role as well, so casting was very good. I don't know how accurate the film was, as I don't keep up with celebrity gossip and haven't read any of the biographies on Prince Charles or the Charles/Diana/Camilla situation, but I enjoyed this film. I look forward to seeing more films featuring actor Lawrence Fox. I recognized him as the actor who portrayed a German pilot in the BBC series "Island at War." He really humanizes Prince Charles in this film, I think overall it is a very flattering portrayal, although I don't really like how he and Camilla took advantage of Diana's innocence and youth, they really ruined her life. I gave the film 8 stars instead of 10, because I generally don't like these tell-all types of stories based on celebrity dirty laundry, but it was a good film with good acting; enjoyable overall.
    10halpen567

    Witty and surprisingly moving

    I started watching this with some scepticism, fully expecting it to be another soapy royal saga, but to my astonishment found it sensitively written and surprisingly perceptive. It didn't fall into the trap of being royal "spin" or the equally easy trap of being cheaply sensationalist - it just tried to understand what happened between the young Charles and Camilla without making glib judgements. As a result it was touching and funny and wholly absorbing, and in the end extremely moving.

    The actors playing Charles and Camilla were excellent, helped by some of the best dialogue I've heard in ages - effortlessly witty at one moment, direct and emotional the next. And never ever falsely sentimental. Many congratulations to all concerned.
    4jefadlm-1

    Blatant propaganda

    I totally agree with. Truth of a total of 12 ? Reviews pointing to facts of bad casting and weak attempts to gloss over and fail. ! Added to that this was made in 2005 ? Or am i mistaken ? Overall dreadful and not worth anyone of a discerning nature wasting time.
    8genie-42

    Enchanting and interesting to watch, but an uncomfortable feeling of betrayal.

    I was really looking forward to watch this when it aired during Christmas 2005. I am not a fan of Charles and Camilla at all, but for some reason I have always found the Royals a fascinating family to follow. Their lives seems to be like one long running soap opera and of course when it comes to scandals this one takes the biscuit.This program was meant to make the public symphasise with Camilla, but instead really shows her up. In the film she has the portrayal of a very rich but cheap tart who seemed to constantly lead Charles along and then let him down. When they first meet they both know that they have something special, but before long when Charles is off in the navy she gets engaged with hardly any thought. Next she gets pregnant, but they still can't stay away from each other. There are bits when Camilla seems to feel sad and cry, but that dosen't match her actions. They both agree that he needs to marry someone. Camilla personally takes on the job to find a young, sweet, naive virgin while she and Charles can see each other without her suspecting much. There is a horrible over whelming sense of betrayal and the thought that they are going to ruin someones life forever, especially Camilla finds a house for him and Diana to live in - that is 20 minutes away from her. Also in the scene where Camilla tells Diana not to hunt, so she can be alone with him is very calculating. You want Diana to run away when she confronts him about her fears of his adultery before the wedding, but you know she isn't going to. At the end Camilla and Charles are tearful that he is going to be married, but this still dosen't make them nicer people to feel sorry for, because of what they are doing. It was a very watchable and thrilling programme, you forget that you know exactly what is going to happen.

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    • Trivia
      Director David Blair publicly disowned the movie and had his name removed from the credits after broadcasters ITV re-edited/re-cut the project without his approval.
    • Quotes

      [In Camilla's flat afer their first date. Charles's detective is waiting in the car outside]

      Camilla Parker-Bowles: How long does that chappie have to stay outside?

      Prince Charles: As long as I'm in here.

      Camilla Parker-Bowles: So what do we do - send out food and drink at regular intervals? Or do they bring in supplies from the Palace? I suppose you've had all the jokes before.

      Prince Charles: Well, most people are a *little* more circumspect.

      Camilla Parker-Bowles: Circumspect?

      Prince Charles: One gets very used to being called "Sir".

      Camilla Parker-Bowles: But you told me not to. Look, I *do* know about royal bloody protocol, Charles. Do you know who my grandmother was? My great grandmother, actually. She was your great great grandfather's mistress, Charles. And do you know what she said her job was? She said "My job is to curtsy to the King first... then jump into bed with him!"

      Prince Charles: Did she really?

      Camilla Parker-Bowles: Yes she did.

      [Camilla looks longingly and seductively at Charles]

      Prince Charles: Are you by any chance saying what I think you're saying?

      Camilla Parker-Bowles: Put it this way, Charles. I'm buggered if I'm curtsying.

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      Written by Johann Pachelbel

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    • Release date
      • August 30, 2006 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Charles & Camilla: Whatever Love Means
    • Filming locations
      • County Kildare, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Granada Television
      • Women's Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • £2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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