Rather than focus on the hype and hysteria of the public life of Princess Diana (Naomi Watts), director Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall, The Invasion) zeroes in on Diana’s final two years, defined in large part by her relationship with Dr. Hasnat Khan (Naveen Andrews). What at first glance looks like a possible revisionist take may simply just begin to scratch the surface sheen of a legend and expose the human heart lost. Opens Nov. 8 at Mariemont Theatre. (PG-13) Not screened in time for review
This article appears in Nov 6-12, 2013.