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The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
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A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history, The Other Boleyn Girl tells the story of two beautiful sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary (Scarlett Johansson) Boleyn who, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII (Eric Bana). While both women eventually share the king's bed, only one will ascend to the throne for a brief and turbulent reign that ends tragically with a swing of the executioner's sword.

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Customer rating on The Other Boleyn Girl (2008): 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this film

skibabe | 17/09/2009 | See all skibabe's reviews (61) »

I have not read the book and I will do so now after watching this film. I have read other people's reviews and it seems that the film left quite a lot of fact out which is why I want to read the book. I did really enjoy the film and it's worth a watch.

Customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars Average Film

anneboleyn1536 | 19/08/2009 | See all anneboleyn1536's reviews (2) »

I'm a fan of the Tudor period and read a great number of factual books about the time so was disappointed with the novel upon which this movie is based. Gregory, the author takes great liberties with historical accuracy and the film does even more so. The costumes are so so, and the acting at times leaves much to be desired. There are events in the film not explained...such as the death of Mary Boleyn's first husband...he just disappears and next minute Mary is with someone else. Anne Boleyn was not a quivering wreck on the scaffold and Mary Boleyn was not present at the execution nor did she raise Elizabeth I as the film implies. I understand it is a costume drama so some liberties have to be taken but when people then believe all they see happened in that way it is unfair to the memory of the character's historical counterparts and to the history of England.

Customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars Good book, bad film.

RizzoRachel | 31/07/2009 | See all RizzoRachel's reviews (2) »

I watched this soon after reading the book. I adored the book so my expectations admittedly where a bit high. But I never thought the film could be that bad.

The book represents Anne really fighting to become queen but in the film she seems to get the crown with such little effort. Catherine (mary's daughter) is completely cut out of the film and many of the major bits don't exist.

My advice. Read the book forget the film!

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Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Kristin Scott Thomas, Mark Rylance & David Morrissey

Justin Chadwick

12 years and over

2008

Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic

English - Dolby Digital (5.1)

German ; Italian ; Spanish

English For The hearing impaired ; German ; Dutch

1 hour 51 minutes (approx)

Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

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