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The Other Boleyn Girl [2008] | ![The Other Boleyn Girl [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XbvGQAG0L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Justin Chadwick
Actors: Natalie Portman, Ana Torrent, David Morrissey, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 78
Format: Pal
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 111 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050582550498
ASIN: B00158SZ1M
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: June 30, 2008
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A tale of two sisters competing for the same king, The Other Boleyn Girl uses historical facts as window dressing for this work of fiction that is entertaining, if not wholly believable. Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman) is the doe-eyed vixen ordered by her power-hungry uncle to bewitch King Henry VIII (Eric Bana). Her shy sister Mary (Scarlett Johansson) has always been in Anne's shadow; Anne is prettier, more accomplished, and desired by many men. So when the King picks Mary--the "other Boleyn girl"--as his mistress, Anne turns on her sister and schemes to become not only the King's consort, but his new queen. With a pair of American actresses in the lead roles and an Aussie portraying their hunky object of desire, the English accents are all over the place in this period piece with a modern feel. Though the Boleyn girls' mother points out that her "daughters are being traded like cattle for the advancement of men," it is Anne who ultimately throws her slight weight around to bully Henry into doing her bidding. When he begs her to give herself to him, Anne--wearing a Carrie Bradshaw-esque "B" pendant on her neck--counters, "Make me your Queen." Is the audience really supposed to believe that Henry the VIII--the most powerful man in the land--would divorce Catherine of Aragon, separate from the Catholic church, and put England in upheaval simply because Anne refused to sleep with him until he jumped through all her hoops? "I have torn this country apart for you," he hisses at her before finally getting his way. Based on Philippa Gregory's bestselling novel of the same name, The Other Boleyn Girl features an attractive cast and a familiar plot with some icky twists. Kieran McGuigan's cinematography is breathtaking and is as crucial to setting the film's tone as the dialogue. Actually, it fares better: Lines such as "Well? Did he have you?!" sound almost comical. But the sweeping shots of Henry's kingdom and the carefully framed close-ups of Portman and Johansson are breathtaking in their beauty and say what words simply cannot. --Jae-Ha Kim
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 misses the mark October 9, 2008
Ms. A. E. Priest (Cheshire, UK)
I was very excited about this film and thought I would enjoy it greatly but sadly if falls way short of the mark.
Henry and Anne are portrayed very badly, not at all like the popular portrayals. This is the only film I have seen on the romance of Henry and Anne which actually shows and makes a credible mention of the incest between Anne and her brother.
I didn't believe the story at all, very disappointing overall although the costumes and scenes are lovely.
 If you've read the book don't watch this September 16, 2008
OK (Ireland)
I didn't really have high hopes for this film but I watched it anyway. I couldn't believe at the amount of detail that was skipped through. In the book Anne loves french things, not a sign of it in the film. The end is rushed through with the focus on Anne and very little on Mary. There is nothing about Mary's love's except for the king, Mary is just skimmed over. For a film called 'The Other Boleyn Girl' she doesn't have as much part in the film as she should have.
 Nothing compared with the book September 13, 2008
C. Johnson (UK)
Not a great adaptation but some stunning performances - good for someone who has not read the book but a disappointment for those who have.
Abysmal August 31, 2008
Dr88 (London)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am absolutely fascinated with the Tudor period and so I ignored previous reviews I had read about this film...and I was very wrong to do so. I cannot begin to understand how a film based on such a captivating story, and a enthralling part of English history, could be so dull! The characters weren't developed at all, in fact considering the film is called 'The OTHER Boleyn Girl', Mary Boleyn is barely seen. The underlying plots in the book of family politics and the three Boleyn siblings barely get mentioned, and a story which should have been played out over 15 years (including the reformation of the English church!), seemed to whizz by. In fact, the film barely had any similarities to the original novel and was littered with historical inaccuracies, which would have been fine if the film was any good. Also, Natalie Portman is a fantastic actress, but she was completely wrong for the part of a sly, conniving Anne. Steer well clear of this!
Not accurate, but very watchable! August 30, 2008
Alison Colvill (Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK)
If like me, you have a keen interest in the Tudor period of history, read literature on the subject. That will give you a more accurate account of the facts.
If however, you are looking for a bit of hollywood entertainment to keep you amused for a couple of hours, the film is good to watch - if only for the beautiful costumes and our magnificent historical buildings.
It may also encourage younger generations to read and learn more about our history and the true facts of that time!
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