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The Other Boleyn Girl | 
 enlarge | Director: Phillipa Lowthorpe
Actors: Yolanda Vasquez, Jared Harris, Natascha Mcelhone, Steven Mackintosh, Jodhi May
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
Buy New: £4.99
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 179
Format: Pal
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
EAN: 5051561026812
ASIN: B0012X6RG0
Release Date: October 6, 2008 (In 60 Days)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Not yet released
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 Very Good June 19, 2008
"Smith" Reader (West Midlands United Kingdom)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a super tale with some real strong acting. I have waited for some time for this to come out on DVD and have not been disappointed.
At times the truth has been changed a little -but that does not take away from a great film.
A must for fans of Historical Drama June 13, 2008
Lisa Powell (Crawley, United Kingdom.)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I can only echo what previous reviews have said that this version of The Other Boleyn Girl is superb. Not only is it loyal to the book, it is a far superior account of Philippa Gregorys' story than that of the recent film. It makes far more sense in how the passing of time is represented, rather than a flash in the pan that the film presents the case as.
It demonstrates the true passion that not only existed between Henry and Anne but in the entire Tudor period. I am ecstatic that around 6 years after this production was made it is finally being released on DVD, for this price it is a must have.
At Last May 19, 2008
Mr. Keith R. Haynes (London United Kingdom)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
Since this BBC adaptation was screened I have searched continually for this version on DVD. Without any doubt this is one of the most engaging dramas I have ever seen. Stylistically it may not be to everyone's taste, with what appears to be hand held camera work and direct address to the camera similar to an interview approach. There is a grain to the film that only enhances the rawness and edge to the production.
It is the only historical drama that brings a genuine sense and vision of a Tudor court to life. The character developments are pertinent and emotionally engaging. The performances are exceptional and it is a great shame that such an exceptional work as this should have been overshadowed by a glossy Hollywood interpretation.
This film deserves to be seen by a much wider audience and far outstrips both the film and the book of the same title. Watch it, you will be mesmerised.
couldn't agree more May 6, 2008
Fiona Macrae (Scotland)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I too have been waiting and waiting for this to become availale on DVD. Although the direction is slightly odd, it's a wonderful, focussed study with a terrific cast - Jodhi May, Philip Glenister, Steven Mackintosh. Much closer to the book than the recent Hollywood version, which I saw and which was absolutely dire. I really need to see this now, to wipe the other from my memory! I'm really looking forward to getting it.
At last!! April 27, 2008
B. Raval (Surrey, UK)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Hurrah! I've been waiting years for this, and had not the slightest wish to see the Hollywood version. Jodhi May is one of our best actresses (see her also in the brilliant Mayor of Casterbridge) and deserves to be better known. This was an excellent TV production a few years ago, and has such a good cast. Natascha McElhone and Jodhi May are a perfect pairing as the two Boleyn sisters. I can't wait to get this.
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