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80 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I don't remember this film at all when it came out and I don't remember it ever being shown on TV, which is a real shame as I think it deserves a wider audience. There are some very fine performances notably from Helena Bonham Carter and Cary Elwes. The acting, costumes and script are generally very good but I found the musical score a little overbearing at times.
The scheming and ambitious John Dudley Duke of Northumberland is the vilain of the piece. He convinces the dying king Edward to change Henry VIII's will and disinherit his sisters Mary and Elizabeth and name Lady Jane as his successor. In my view too little is seen of the young King Edward VI and his sister Mary. Mary is seen giving an early warning to Jane but is next seen riding in triumph to London when Jane's reign is finished. Some other parts of the plot could have been fleshed out a little rather then concentrating on the romance between Jane and Northumberland's son Guildford Dudley.
The idealism of the young queen and her husband make the viewer sympathetic to them. Jane's parents are also shown as ruthless ambitious and greedy, her mother the Duchess of Suffolk portrayed as particulary cruel and unfeeling.
All in all I really enjoyed this film and would strongly recommend it.
The scheming and ambitious John Dudley Duke of Northumberland is the vilain of the piece. He convinces the dying king Edward to change Henry VIII's will and disinherit his sisters Mary and Elizabeth and name Lady Jane as his successor. In my view too little is seen of the young King Edward VI and his sister Mary. Mary is seen giving an early warning to Jane but is next seen riding in triumph to London when Jane's reign is finished. Some other parts of the plot could have been fleshed out a little rather then concentrating on the romance between Jane and Northumberland's son Guildford Dudley.
The idealism of the young queen and her husband make the viewer sympathetic to them. Jane's parents are also shown as ruthless ambitious and greedy, her mother the Duchess of Suffolk portrayed as particulary cruel and unfeeling.
All in all I really enjoyed this film and would strongly recommend it.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This film tells the story of Lady Jane Grey, the cousin of King Edward VI, who at the age of 16 was put on the throne of England by her scheming uncles in an attempt to prevent the accession of the Catholic Queen Mary. the plot failed and Lady Jane was executed.
Brilliant acting by Helena Bonham Carter in one of her first roles as Lady Jane. Not the most historically accurate version of the story ever written, but it's a well produced and deeply moving film and deserved much more commercial success than it had.
Brilliant acting by Helena Bonham Carter in one of her first roles as Lady Jane. Not the most historically accurate version of the story ever written, but it's a well produced and deeply moving film and deserved much more commercial success than it had.
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This excellent historical drama charts the life of Lady Jane Grey who was illegally declared Queen of England following the death of Edward V1, reigned for nine days and eventually executed.
The political intriguing are accurate, as well as Jane’s relationship with her parents, as is the scene where she is declared Queen.
Helena Bonham Carter is a perfect choice for Jane and bears a considerable likeness to a portrait of her, and Cary Elwes is excellent as her husband Guildford Dudley. The scenes between them are irresistible as they move from antagonism to love, and the last hour they are allowed together the night before their executions is devastating. Unfortunately their relationship in the film is almost certainly inaccurate, probably a complete reverse of the truth, additionally Jane’s confinement in the Tower is well documented and there is no mention anywhere of them meeting when imprisoned. However it would be a flinty hearted historian that begrudged us this touching love story, for once I say to hell with history.
The film is a feast of fine acting, sets and costumes, photography and direction. For all lovers of historical films this is a must.
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Bought it for my daughter who is in to this type
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Bought it for my daughter who is in to this type
of film
Great price and quick delivery/
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