Other Boleyn Girl
Starring: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Fosh
Directed by: Justin Chadwick
2008 Sony Pictures/Columbia Drama
Johansson plays it subtle-sultry as Mary, who bears Henry (Eric Bana) two bastard children but can't get him to divorce his wife. It's Portman's more calculating Anne who pulls off that trick but who fails in the son-producing department. After one miscarriage, she enlists her brother (Jim Sturgess) for stud service to fool the king. The facts of these relationships are largely unknown, so the movie plays fast and loose with them. Anne did indeed lose her head on the chopping block after a thousand days as queen. And in Portman's dynamic performance you can see strength and vulnerability warring for Anne's soul. In this bedroom view of history, it's that image that sticks.
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(Posted: Mar 20, 2008)
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japolhamus writes:
My hubby and I saw the movie together - he's not for period pieces, so nothing from him. I, on the other hand, love this period and have been watching "The Tudors" on Showtime with much enjoyment. "The Other Boleyn Girl" is nothing but enjoyable from start to finish -- characters are believable, costumes are beautiful and cinematography is breath-taking. Having Jim Sturgess as the "Girl's" brother is an added bonus. Loved it!!!
Mar 30, 2008 07:49:59
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