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Must Go!
Written March 14, 2008
Must go, really!!!

by daisy334

It's a really good movie but no "Pride and Prejudice" Im sorry this movie was about lust not love. I did not feel the love and the desperation for two hearts to join as one. It was more on who will win, and who will gain more.

Two sisters fighting over a man is beyond me. This movie should be rated R.

BUT.....

Bottom line....Performance and acting was great. I was a bit desapointed at the writtersfor leaving parts off from the book. I understand he/she has to make it interesting and give it some action, but realize that most of your audience are women, and we want the drama.

The book is one of my favorites. This movie overall was in one word, spectacular. Great casting, and great acting.

Moving, heart racing, sad, and leaves you thinking.
Makes you care of what you love most, you don't find good movies like this these days.
I hope to see more from this director. Next time though a romance like pride and prejudice.

SHOULD BE AN OSCAR WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 21 out of 24 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written April 6, 2008
The other Boleyn Girl- not that great

by kellcaba

This movie was fine but it didn't have the effect i thought it would have had. I read the book and when i watched the movie, i was totally dissapointed. It wasn't like i had read. The acting was good, natalie portman and scarlett johanson did a very fine job in portraying the two girls, their tempermants. This movie is definatly a rental
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So-so
Written March 8, 2008
good, not great.

by rosettamarie

I never read the book, but I feel like this is definitely one of those instances in which the book is much more fulfilling than its accompanying film. The movie progresses much too quickly (and I know my Henry VIII history, so it's not as if I didn't understand it), causing the scenes to feel rushed and incomplete. The movie plays out like an over-acted soap opera and really only garners some true interest within the last twenty minutes. The final scenes are powerful, but overall no character development is achieved, especially with regard to the king himself. Natalie Portman acts as a great conniving but vulnerable Anne Boleyn; on the other hand, Scarlett Johannson simply does not measure up to her costar's standards. Though impressed by th visual aspect of the film (costuming and scenery were lovely), I was bored throughout most of the movie because I had expected a complete and expertly dramatic period piece and was rather disappointed.
- 13 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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Written March 9, 2008
The Other Boleyn Girl

by Princez

This movie has been getting bashed since it came out, mostly for the fact that it wasn't as amazing as people thought it would be. Well let me first say that yes this movie is not the BEST movie either one of the three main actors (yes i know they're actresses but both males and females are actors) has done but even so was not the worst. The story is not completely historically accurate and does drag on in some places. *Just a footnote but if your someone who was disgusted by this movie because of the way the women were sexually, than apparently you need to learn more about your history on how females were treated before the year you were born and now. The movie has a great plot to it and has Amazing settings in my opinion, the customs were excellent and the sex scenes were moderate, no real nudity at all. So overall the movie comes with three amazing actors who do good jobs (don't raise your expectations to their other best works), and a film which is entertaining.
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Written March 1, 2008
Tasteful. Brilliant.

by IslandGirl055

I watched the movie knowing little about the history (king and queen wise) of England. My friend (knowing a lot about it) would say what would happen before it did in the movie. I found that rather annoying, but needless to say that the movie is done brilliantly. For someone not knowing background info. it was easy to follow, and moreover had me on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what would happen next.
The costumes and scenery were beautiful, and the acting was very good. This film is very captivating. I would suggest it to anyone (history buff or not) but wouldn't deem it suitable for young teens, as there are sexual scenes (although tasteful done) and some violence.
Also, Jim Sturgess (Jude from Across the Universe) is in the movie as well. That was a pleasant surprize!!
- 10 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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Written March 24, 2008
Awesome historical film!

by cheryl21

The craziest part of this movie was that a lot was based on historical fact. It's life or death for these woman. Seduction of the king is everything, and these girls father is willing to risk anything. Women are seen as pawns to get to the king. When no one has these girls best interest at heart, the two sisters are pitted against each other as they fight for the affection of King Henry.
The movie follows the real lives of these men and women but the film writer fills in their interpretation of what could have happened between the sisters and King Henry. I believe that it's awesome that the author kept the beginning and ending mostly to true events, however the movie did drag a bit. The acting was awesome. 4/5 stars
- 9 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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Written March 8, 2008
Exactly what I expected

by EmmiePie

This hit the spot. I was really into a kings and queens olden day movie and this brought me just that. Go watch it!
- 7 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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Written March 23, 2008
The Other Boelyn Girl

by finest101

This film proves that any information beyond what's in the image usually distorts the viewer's ability to see the work objectively. There is a lot of history doucmenting the reign of Henry VIII, but none of it is useful to the enjoyment of this film. The critics, who know every bit of the history here, have panned this movie for its deviation from the historical record. What they have failed to perceive is how refreshing and entertaining it is to be freed from the tyrrany of historical accuracy and focus instead on the fact that it is a work of fiction in which power of greed subverts the judgement of the greedy, an indis****ble fact. Strategic blunders are made by the strategists, and a wonderful thing happens that sometimes occurs in film but always in life: the strategists are destroyed by their failure to perceive and account for unforseen defects in their strategies. Don't read the book, and go see this movie for the challenging work of art, fiction, and human nature that it is.
- 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written March 12, 2008
The Other Boleyn Girl was amazing..utter brilliance...

by danigirl1358

The other Boleyn girl was awesome! if you like lies,diseption, and passion than you'll love this movie. Eric Bana and Scarlett Johanson were amazingly great together and Natalie Portman was beautifully evil in this movie. The clothing was spectatular just as the scenes were. The storyline was also very good. It is one to remember and you'll want to see it again. Forget the book, movies are never as good as the books but if you watch it (even though you've read the book) with an open mind you'll fall in love with it. It will make you laugh,cry, and even yes get really angry and it may want you to say "Oh no she didn't!" ..from the very minute it starts you get hooked..
Its definitely a GO SEE MOVIE!!!
- 11 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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Written March 4, 2008
Better Than Expected

by tortugablack

I was pleasantly surprised with this film after reading several of the professional reviewers. Top stars gave great preformances. The costumes were beautiful and the pacing of the film good. Of course, the ending is far from surprising, but very well handled. I don't know that I would sit through this film a second time or add it to my film library, but I thought it well worth seeing.
- 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written March 21, 2008
Loved this movie!!

by shortykddid

I absolutely loved this movie! The acting was fantastic, the costumes were beautiful, and the story is a captivating. Not only are there beautiful people in this movie, so lots of eye candy for men and women, but you can also learn a little more about history (for as accurate as some of the story is). I would recommend this movie to everyone I know. Being age appropriate of course.
- 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written March 26, 2008
Expected Better

by Elzregina

I am a Tudor history fan however I am not a stickler for historical accuracy when it comes to this type of movie. I try to enjoy them for what they are...entertainment. The costuming was fabulous, the characters were portrayed well. But I can't help but feel that so much was left out in order to squeeze the history of Mary Boleyn into a 2 hour movie.

I do appreciate that the speech of Katherine of Aragon before the court and directed to Henry, as well as the one that Anne made prior to her execution were nearly verbatim.

Would I see it again? Only if someone else paid for it. I'll probably buy the movie only to add it to my collection.
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So-so
Written March 7, 2008
It was OK

by mcshanetm

a bit melodramatic in some scenes, and the scene transitions were choppy. I enjoyed the book, and the movie did an OK job with the story line. Costumes and cinematography were good, especially on the big screen.
- 15 out of 25 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written March 8, 2008
Sibling Rivalry at Its Best

by sunnyforever

I love Eric Bana. I love Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. I loved them all in this movie of intrigue and villainy. Made for a mature audience, this histo-drama is set in the courts of England during the volatile time of King Henry VIII and his search for a male heir. As the movie establishes its backdrop, the movie is slow. As this well written and witty drama unfolds the movie picks up much speed.
Directors and writers of today should take note at how tantalizing, sensual and organzic a PG13 movie can be. Sans the slush and slime of today?s R Rated love scenes, this movie stopped short of frontal and glory, but came across with much more sensual value. The one minus for me was the cinematographer?s constant choice of natural lighting in the background to cast darkness in the foreground to give the frames a Rembrandt look. It annoyed me that in some frames I really had to strain to see the characters.
- 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written March 2, 2008
Didn't even do "The Tudors" justice

by movies708

I am used to watching "The Tudors" so I was expecting powerful acting and Anne Boleyn not to be such a...*****, to put it frankly. I felt like the movie was rushed, big time, and the acting was not strong. Eric Bana only made a few appearances. If you are a big history buff and enjoy this time period, it might be worth it but overall, I think it was just average and could have been much much better.
- 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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