DVD Release
Date: June 10, 2008
Starring: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Kristin Scott
Thomas, Mark Rylance, David Morrissey, Eddie Redmayne, Jim Sturgess, Benedict
Cumberbatch Genre: Drama MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some
violent images)
Review: THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL
suffers from overexposure to the passion for all things Tudor that has produced
multiple novels, television series, and films that range from great to mediocre.
Having not read Philippa Gregory's best selling novel, this viewer entered the
theater without preconceived notions of the path the story would take/stray in
the wake of heightened interest in historical data. From the opening scenes to
the end the impression is one of having viewed some very beautiful scenery,
sumptuous costumes, grand lighting - and very little involvement in caring for
the plight of the characters...more
Extras: Deleted
and extended scenes, "To Be a Lady" featurette on the life of a lady and
court etiquette in the 16th Century England, "Translating History to the
Screen" featurette, "Members of the Court Biographies," camera tests.
The Other Boleyn Girl Release
Date: February 29, 2008 Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony) Director: Justin Chadwick Screenwriter: Peter Morgan Starring: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Kristin Scott
Thomas, Mark Rylance, David Morrissey, Eddie Redmayne, Jim Sturgess, Benedict
Cumberbatch Genre: Drama MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some
violent images) Official Website:
TheOtherBoleynGirl.com
Plot Summary: Based on the best selling novel by Philippa Gregory, "The
Other Boleyn Girl" is an engrossing and sensual tale of intrigue, romance, and
betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in history. Two sisters,
Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary (Scarlett Johansson) Boleyn, are driven by their
ambitious father and uncle to advance the family's power and status by courting
the affections of the King of England (Eric Bana). Leaving behind the simplicity
of country life, the girls are thrust into the dangerous and thrilling world of
court life – and what began as a bid to help their family develops into a
ruthless rivalry between Anne and Mary for the love of the king. Initially, Mary
wins King Henry's favor and becomes his mistress, bearing him an illegitimate
child. But Anne, clever, conniving, and fearless, edges aside both her sister
and Henry's wife, Queen Katherine of Aragon, in her relentless pursuit of the
king. Despite Mary's genuine feelings for Henry, her sister Anne has her sights
set on the ultimate prize; Anne will not stop until she is Queen of England. As
the Boleyn girls battle for the love of a king – one driven by ambition, the
other by true affection – England is torn apart. Despite the dramatic
consequences, the Boleyn girls ultimately find strength and loyalty in each
other, and they remain forever connected by their bond as sisters
EN 5 Second Review:
A great date movie, just fun and sexy enough if a bit
over the top
It
probably shouldn't be the way in which high-school kids learn about
Henry VIII and his court, but it's a fun movie Bill Goodykoontz: Arizona Republic
There's no two ways about it: To enjoy The Other Boleyn
Girl, you must suspend some disbelief and buy into the idea that
Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson are 16th-century Englishwomen...more
Those
royals are up to their nasty tricks again while Portman and
Johansson do their best to keep their heads Ray Bennet: Hollywood Reporter
Anne Boleyn was the one who managed to stay alive while
married to England's King Henry VIII for 1,000 days, but her
sister Mary in "The Other Boleyn Girl" would have been his
queen if only she had been better at making babies...more
(Sony).
EN 5 Second Review:
A great date movie, just fun and sexy enough if a bit
over the top
Those
royals are up to their nasty tricks again while Portman and
Johansson do their best to keep their heads