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In the waning years of his life, but no less brutal for it, King Henry II (Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Patrick Stewart, (X-Men, Star Trek, Moby Dick, King of Texas, Family Guy) is holding Christmas court at Chinon, during which he ll announce the blood successor to his throne. Assembled for this event are his equally calculating wife, Eleanor of Acquitaine (Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs, Fatal Attraction, Damages), imprisoned for ten years by her husband for a political coup of her own; his shamelessly flaunted mistress, Alais (Julia Vysotskaia), and her venomous brother, King Philip of France (Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Mission Impossible III, Bend it like Beckham Velvet Goldmine); and Henry s three sons, Prince Richard the Lionhearted (Andrew Howard, Band of Brothers), who can t fathom the depth of leadership, the shallow Prince Geoffrey ( John Light, Dracula 2), and the luckless and bumbling Prince John (Rafe Spall, The Calcium Kid).
What the three siblings share is a gift for treachery.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Beks
I'm confused. It says on the cover "With stunning battle scenes and an incredible cast this is the must see historical film of 2012". Within minutes of watching the film, I realised this was a televised version of a play called "The Lion in Winter". Went onto IMDb to investigate and sure enough, it is "The Lion in Winter"...and it was made in 2003 under the same title.
Why is it now being called "Lionheart"? Where are the battle scenes? And why does it clearly state on the cover that "Run time 257 mins approx" when the film only lasts 75 minutes? That's VERY "approx"!
Has there been some mistake in production or is this a direct con?
Why is it now being called "Lionheart"? Where are the battle scenes? And why does it clearly state on the cover that "Run time 257 mins approx" when the film only lasts 75 minutes? That's VERY "approx"!
Has there been some mistake in production or is this a direct con?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Dave
"with stunning battle scenes and an incredible cast this is the must see historical film of 2012" Whoever wrote that obviously has not seen the film. Not a battle scene to be seen Prince John is portrayed as a Muppet. Richard the Lionheart which I thought the film was about is portrayed in a less than favorable light to put it politely. Thankfully the running time of 257 mins was a misprint. Please do not waste your hard earned cash on this.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Gavmundo
I've seen this before in 2003 and although it's packaged like a new movie (the same happened with the Empire tv series being repackaged as Rome Blood and Sand) it's a lie. This is the remake of A Lion in Winter and was released in 2003. It's nowhere near as good as the original with Peter O'Toole but to repackage something in the hope you trick the public into buying a film you've already seen under a different name is pathetic.
It box makes it look like it's a new action film about Richard the Lionheart but the film is about Henry II and his relationship with Eleanor of Aquitaine and his children (the Devil's Brood) and is based on a 1966 play so there is little action. Although a young Prince Richard does feature in the movie he is a minor character and far away from his Lionheart title. If you haven't seen the movie you may like it but it is poor compared to the original (which is a fantastic movie) but if you have had the misfortune the see this remake don't be tricked into buying it again under a new title.
It box makes it look like it's a new action film about Richard the Lionheart but the film is about Henry II and his relationship with Eleanor of Aquitaine and his children (the Devil's Brood) and is based on a 1966 play so there is little action. Although a young Prince Richard does feature in the movie he is a minor character and far away from his Lionheart title. If you haven't seen the movie you may like it but it is poor compared to the original (which is a fantastic movie) but if you have had the misfortune the see this remake don't be tricked into buying it again under a new title.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
A rip off
This is a third rate tv version of a Lion in Winter. The title is deliberately misleading as is the blurb on the box. There is absolutely no battle action. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Wig Wearer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent adaptation of "The Lion in Winter"
Admittedly, the retitling of this film as "Lionheart", and the repackaging of the DVD to suggest an action-heavy drama (presumably by whichever company now owns the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M.Houlder
2.0 out of 5 stars
Expected more!
Watches like a play, which it is based on. Beautiful acting and great cast, but it mentions battle scenes on the front and as far as I can see there aren't any!
Published 2 months ago by Helen
1.0 out of 5 stars
joke
what a rip off this so called historical epic full of and i quote stunning battle scenes which i obviously missed should be taken of the shelves and everyone who brought it... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. D. C. Elliott
1.0 out of 5 stars
CON!
This is a total con and I am taking to theTrading Standards. DO NOT BUY THIS DVD!! It is not a film and it has no battle scenes.
Published 4 months ago by eddie
1.0 out of 5 stars
What on earth is this??????????
I paid five quid for this thinking I was going to watch an epic about Richard the first. What I got was The Lion in Winter, great film but seeing as it is on my shelf I didn't need... Read more
Published 4 months ago by BermondseyStu
1.0 out of 5 stars
Major con - not what it says on the tin...
Just bought this at Tesco looking forward to some sword and shield stuff. It says on the box, epic battle scenes. Sat for over 3 hours....even started to fast forward. Total con. Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. H. Robertson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Just a Play
Having read the reviews I do agree with the fundamental error in marketing this film as a must see with stunning battle scenes - of which there are none. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Crispin
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute con. Amazon stop selling this DVD
Already reported Tesco's to Trading Standards for selling this and I have noticed that although they still list it on their website and you can add it to your basket, it has no... Read more
Published 6 months ago by David Mannering
3.0 out of 5 stars
buyer beware
stunning battle scenes and incredible cast says the blurb. This is in fact a poorly rated tv movie that has no battle scenes or action whatsoever. Read more
Published 6 months ago by pkg
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