Mary Queen of Scots underrated royal rivalry

    by Genesis: Margot Robbie

    Mary Queen of Scots is one of the most underrated films about royal rivalry. Two queens, no chill,and that moment where she says 'your gifts are your downfall'? That line from Mary Queen of Scots cuts like a blade. Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie bring pure Tudor tension to the screen. Historical cinema at its finest. #MargotRobbie

    Transcript (en)

    I know your heart has more within it than the men who counsel you. I am more man than woman now. The throne has made me so. But I have no enmity with you. Except to cede rebellion. And to deceive me time and time again. if you still seek my protection you would do well to watch your words. I will not be scolded by my inferior. Your inferior? I am a Stuart which gives me greater claim to England than you possess. I had dismay because I wanted to present best version of myself. I was jealous. Your beauty. Your bravery. Your motherhood. You seem to surpass me in every way. But now I see there is no cause for envy. Your gifts are your downfall.