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The Other Boleyn Girl

Actor(s): Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess, Mark Rylance
Director(s): Justin Chadwick
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG-13
Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations
Movie Release: 2008
DVD Release: 06/10/2008
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 55 mins
Studio: Sony Pictures
Members Wishing: 23
Genres: Drama, Period Film
See Also: The Other Boleyn Girl [Blu-ray]

DVD Synopsis

Adapted from author Philippa Gregory's historical novel of the same name, director Justin Chadwick's atmospheric period drama follows the fierce competition between sisters Mary (Scarlett Johansson) and Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman) to win the affections of Tudor king Henry VIII (Eric Bana). Anne and Mary Boleyn are under pressure from their father and uncle to help maintain the family's rich legacy and ensure their further prosperity by winning the affections of none other than the king of England (Eric Bana). But life in the royal court is far different than it was in the countryside where these two sisters were raised, and before long their bid to earn the love of the king has transformed two once-happy sisters into bitter rivals. At first, it appears that Mary has triumphed in winning the king's favor by becoming his mistress and bearing him an illegitimate child. Despite her early success, however, Mary has underestimated just how clever and cunning her sibling can truly be. Not only does the relentless Anne manage to edge aside her sister in the eyes of King Henry, but she also succeeds in averting his gaze from his wife, Queen Catherine of Aragon, as well. Mary is driven by genuine affection for King Henry, while her sister Anne has only kept up the charade in a desperate bid to become the queen of England. Now, the growing chasm between two sisters is mirrored on a larger scale as England becomes divided more than ever before. As the consequences of their actions threaten to alter the course of an entire nation, these two sisters will ultimately discover that the only place they will find true strength and loyalty is in family, and that no matter what the consequences they will forever be bound by blood. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Actors

Natalie Portman - Anne Boleyn
Scarlett Johansson - Mary Boleyn
Eric Bana - Henry Tudor
Jim Sturgess - George Boleyn
Mark Rylance - Sir Thomas Boleyn

Member Movie Reviews

Sandra S. (ratracesandra) from CUMMING, GA wrote on 8/21/2009...

1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I did enjoyed this movie. Love, power, ambition, & history, what can I say...

Stephen W. (thegreatest) from PORT HURON, MI wrote on 8/18/2009...

Very entertaining movie! Well executed and pulls you right in. A great cast and definitely worth seeing!

Ivy J. (bookbean) wrote on 4/18/2009...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I'd heard this movie wasn't very good but I decided to buy it anyway and was I glad I did. I loved this movie! My husband and I were glued to it and thought the acting, costumes and story were wonderful. I didn't read the book, but LOVED this movie!

Lisa P. (PelkLA) from BREWER, ME wrote on 2/1/2009...

0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This movie was a disappointment compared to the book. With the book being so long, having things eliminated from the story wasn't a surprise, but they seemed to take all personality away from the characters in the movie. Would definitely recommend that anybody read the book instead.

Robey S. (Robey) wrote on 8/21/2008...

1 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Pretty good movie. Kind of reminded me of Troy (brad Pitt, Eric Bana) in the sense that men, don't always think with the head on their neck, but leaving the decision making to "other" parts of their bodies.
Good acting all around.

Marisa Z. (marisa) wrote on 7/1/2008...

2 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

If you think this movie is good, you should definitely read the book! The book is far and away better than the film, which left me disappointed, due to the disparities between the book and film. I suggest you read the book and never watch the movie.