“Sustains the tension Monarch is an impressive debut for Documentary director John Walsh”
NEW YORK TIMES

“Confident and brave Kubrick-like composition reminiscent of painter Caravaggio”
NEW YORK TIMES

“TP McKenna towers as Henry VIII with on screen chemistry of the Jean Marsh putting a chill down the spine”
NEW YORK TIMES

8 stars “Impressive”
Barry Norman, film reviewer

“John Walsh has managed to convey a grand story of a dying King in an intimate and poignant way, with a few chills along the way”
Barry Norman, film reviewer

“TP McKenna towers as Henry VIII with on screen chemistry of Jean Marsh putting a chill down the spine of most viewers”
Barry Norman, film reviewer

“Exceptionally original film. Thunderous TP McKenna gives the film its status”
Derek Malcom

“John Walsh’s period indie plays like a whodunit dressed in a Tudor Jerkin, styled as a lurking stormy ghost story. Intriguing and original” ✩✩✩
EMPIRE

“A fascinating haunting little gem, with a richly nuanced performance from McKenna.” ✩✩✩✩✩
BBC RADIO TIMES