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- 2008
- PG-13
- Columbia Pictures
- 1 h 55 m
- 2008
- PG-13
- Columbia Pictures
- 1 h 55 m
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 and Mary Boleyn, are driven by their ambitious father and uncle to advance the family's power and status by courting th...
Directed By: Justin Chadwick
Written By: Peter Morgan, Philippa Gregory
- 2008
- PG-13
- Columbia Pictures
- 1 h 55 m
- 2008
- PG-13
- Columbia Pictures
- 1 h 55 m
The Other Boleyn Girl
50
6.4
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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 and Mary Boleyn, are driven by their ambitious father and uncle to advance the family's power and status by courting th...
Directed By: Justin Chadwick
Written By: Peter Morgan, Philippa Gregory
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 34 Critic Reviews
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41% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
44% Mixed
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15 Reviews
15% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 34 Critic Reviews
50
41% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
44% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
15% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
An absorbing, exciting costume drama that works as a historical romance, a family tragedy and a showcase for its young stars.
A sexy, good-looking political bodice-ripper with an almost flawless cast at the top of its game.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 69 User Ratings
6.4
51% Positive
35 Ratings
35 Ratings
42% Mixed
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
7% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 69 User Ratings
6.4
51% Positive
35 Ratings
35 Ratings
42% Mixed
29 Ratings
29 Ratings
7% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
The Other Boleyn Girl is a suspenseful drama that presents a refreshing examination of its complex characters and their human intricacies. Don't watch it for the history, as it doesn't stick 100% to the story, but once you do your research, come back for the characters themselves.
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The beauty of this film, supported by a cast worthy of the name, and a director (Justin Chadwick) that I brought to mind the tricks that Ignatius gives the devil when it engages nell'assalto the fortress of the soul cast , dismissed, on the one hand, struggles, and work on brains, just to penetrate another. I said, this movie gives you the opportunity to practice and entering, within the limits of its ability, in a more or less systemic analysis of the characters involved.
This analysis, however, does not want to be in vain, to set goals, first of all to improve, not to fall into the same mistakes of our predecessors. Critical reflection on what we see, hear, read, and then that leads us to action, must be constant. The importance of this exercise improves the degree of civilization of our planet, which currently consider to be, in my personal scale of values that I call "State Collapse Terrestrial Civil - Civil Earthly State of Collapse", amounting to 40 100.
That of Henry VIII (Eric Bana) has been a troubled life, chaotic, hectic, clerical man (Pope Leo X gave him the title of defender of the faith) because of its opposition to the theories of Luther. And anticlerical, when the passion to take over (the founder of the Anglican Church) which was established for political, religious, and especially as I said personally. Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman) could not be his wife. Married to Catherine of Aragon, Mary was born and no male heir. And 'the political necessity of a male heir that triggers uproar in which to attend? No. The King, "He wants to have" Anna Bolena. At all costs. Failing to obtain the annulment of Rome (Pope Clement VII, fearing political repercussions by Charles V of Spain. Catherine of Aragon, wife of Henry VIII belongs to his family) strives at home. E 'parliament that relies on his desires. It 'the same Parliament to approve a series of laws that allowed the Archbishop of Canterbury to gain control of the Church of England. Since the archbishop himself is under the authority of the King, it becomes the highest authority. The games are made, marries Anne Boleyn. But this marriage will cost much blood, how many unjust decisions, foolish, will be taken. Among them, the death sentence imposed on Thomas, an opponent of the reform and coiner of the term UTOPIA. At London's King, anything is possible. The ad personam "laws have always existed.
A criticism on himself, he probably would have done well to Henry VIII, that is, stopping a moment to analyze what has been done. The damage would have been less sure. There are many other things to say, but the beauty of cinema is just that, allows you to search, investigate, go further.
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It's a terrific showcase for battling Boleyn babes Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman.
Think "Cruel Intentions" in period costume, or better yet, Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette," which managed to take its subject matter lightly and seriously at the same time.
Can't quite figure out what it wants to be.
At times it strains to be a stately period drama about 16th-century political intrigue. Then it devolves into soap opera muck and emerges as a rather tame bodice ripper.
Even by its own standards, the movie becomes increasingly macabre and ludicrous as Anne's machinations get the better of her, and everyone, including the audience, is left feeling shattered, shaken and vaguely unclean for having participated in all this.
The falling blade is the only element not missing the mark in this film. I wanted to call for the beheading after Act One, and spare the audience instead.
Who hasn't heard of the six wives of Henry the 8th? I recently saw "Wolfs Hall" on PBS from the viewpoint of Thomas Cromwell, who advised Henry during this time period. Interesting to see this from the Howard/Boleyn family side. All this scheming using sex and marriages to further family goals and social standing was fascinating to watch. I imagine it's not that different today among the rich and powerful families around the world.
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The subject of the film and Henry VIII's marriage has been the subject of many films and series. This movie is smooth in telling the story and it does it well. Natalie Portman's performance in the role of "Anne" is remarkable. The film is a narrative of human inner being, how aggression and power-seeking can affect them. In other words, it shows the destruction of man and humanity at the center of power seeking. In general, the movie is acceptable and it is enjoyable to watch and you can easily follow the whole movie without getting tired.
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"The Other Boleyn Girl" was a somewhat regular movie, the performances were half-hearted, although the performances of Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson did not leave much to be desired. The history neither of here, nor of there, but the photography is good. I think that the history of the British kingdom that has to do with couples is something frivolous.
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This film is based on the love affairs between the English King Henry VIII and his two courtesans, Mary and Anne Boleyn, the second of which would become queen, though for a short period. Directed by Justin Chadwick, was written by Peter Morgan and has the participation of Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana.
This film has its origin not on historical facts but on a historical novel by Philippa Gregory, slightly inspired by historical facts. So, this movie does not portray what really happened. An historical novel is not a history book and, unfortunately for the movie, this novel is bad, openly subverts the facts and omits some historical personalities that were crucial for this events. Basically, she almost rewrote history and Justin Chadwick obediently swallowed all the straw the book had without bothering to examine their veracity.
In fact, while this film portrays Mary Boleyn as a very serious girl, the truth is that she had a very bad reputation and maybe have had lots of lovers, in the French and English courts. As the Boleyn family machinations seem to be true, probably didn't have involved Anne because she fell in love with Henry Percy, heir to the duchy of Northumberland. Who probably also fell in love was the king, but we know that Anne rejected his advances. Thinking about it, we can almost hear Anne saying "no, no way. Only after the wedding, I am a family girl".
Returning to the film, and knowing now that the script is bad because it had a poor start (everything that is born crooked, later or never straightens), we can say that Eric Bana disappointed in the role of the English king: besides he not seem very inspired or comfortable with his character, Bana starred in a stupid violation scene. Henry VIII was a famous gentleman, a seducer, he didn't need to humiliate himself violating a girl, no matter what. Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson look good in the roles of the Boleyn girls and, judging by the portraits, they must be very similar to what the real girls were.
The most interesting thins in this film are the sets, the costumes and the visual effects. The scenarios are many, usually English cathedrals and palaces from that time. The costumes have been carefully designed to portray the historical period faithfully, radically contrasting with the script.
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Very bad series, seriously. Watched first episodes and historical identity is about zero. Cant watch it for serious.
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Production Company
Columbia Pictures,
Focus Features,
BBC Film,
Relativity Media,
Ruby Films,
Scott Rudin Productions
Release Date Feb 29, 2008
Duration 1 h 55 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline The only thing that could come between these sisters... is a kingdom.
Awards
Irish Film and Television Awards
• 1 Nomination
Australian Film Institute
• 1 Nomination
Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Nomination
