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Historical drama made for the BBC and based on the novel by Philippa Gregory, the story is a fictionalised account of the life of Mary Boleyn (Natascha McElhone) who was mistress to King Henry VIII (Jared Harris) before he married her younger sister, Anne (Jodhi May). Set during one of the most dramatic periods in British regal history, the narrative focuses on the relationship between the two Boleyn girls and the power game being played by their family in which the sisters are mere pawns. When Mary is ousted in favour of Anne, she leaves the King's Court to marry a commoner, but is compelled to return when her sister embarks on a reckless plan to try and save herself from ruin.
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This Dvd Is Brand New & Factory Sealed - Another Dvd Is Now Becoming Very Collectable & Sought After. This Dvd Is In Stock And Will Be Posted From The UK - Why Wait More Days Than You Have Too
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107 of 112 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Since this BBC adaptation was screened I have searched continually for this version on DVD. Without any doubt this is one of the most engaging dramas I have ever seen. Stylistically it may not be to everyone's taste, with what appears to be hand held camera work and direct address to the camera similar to an interview approach. There is a grain to the film that only enhances the rawness and edge to the production.
It is the only historical drama that brings a genuine sense and vision of a Tudor court to life. The character developments are pertinent and emotionally engaging. The performances are exceptional and it is a great shame that such an exceptional work as this should have been overshadowed by a glossy Hollywood interpretation.
This film deserves to be seen by a much wider audience and far outstrips both the film and the book of the same title. Watch it, you will be mesmerised.
It is the only historical drama that brings a genuine sense and vision of a Tudor court to life. The character developments are pertinent and emotionally engaging. The performances are exceptional and it is a great shame that such an exceptional work as this should have been overshadowed by a glossy Hollywood interpretation.
This film deserves to be seen by a much wider audience and far outstrips both the film and the book of the same title. Watch it, you will be mesmerised.
86 of 90 people found the following review helpful
By hiljean
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This is the TV adaptation which came out several years ago shortly after the book became such a success and is far superior to the more recent film version which starred Scarlett Johanssen and Natalie Portman. It conveys much more accurately the atmosphere and tension of Philippa Gregory's superb novel and doesn't have the glaring gaps of the 2008 film (in which Mary is suddenly marrying again with no explanation as to what has happened to husband No 1!). The performances are brilliant and I cannot recommend this highly enough. I am so pleased to have found it at this price and will be watching it to erase the awful travesty of the more recent film version.
If you haven't seen this but have enjoyed the book, you would do far better to spend your money on this than on the admission charge for the recent film.
If you haven't seen this but have enjoyed the book, you would do far better to spend your money on this than on the admission charge for the recent film.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Fiona Macrae
Format:DVD
I too have been waiting and waiting for this to become availale on DVD. Although the direction is slightly odd, it's a wonderful, focussed study with a terrific cast - Jodhi May, Philip Glenister, Steven Mackintosh. Much closer to the book than the recent Hollywood version, which I saw and which was absolutely dire. I really need to see this now, to wipe the other from my memory! I'm really looking forward to getting it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Really inaccurate and entertaining
I like this version much better than the movie version, even though that has Eric Bana in it. I love Jodhi May and I think her performance in this is wonderful. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Julie Harm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Make your own mind up
I always read customer reviews and I'm glad I took the chance and bought this DVD. There are wobbly hand held camera shots and moments when the characters talk to camera, and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Connolly
3.0 out of 5 stars
I think making films have improved since this one
It was ok but prefered the later version. The film seemed disjointed and did not flow well but not bad
Published 5 months ago by Sue Lockhart
3.0 out of 5 stars
Flawed, but Head and Shoulders above the Hollywood Version
Although not without its faults, this TV film is infinitely better than the Hollywood version of 'The Other Boleyn Girl' which was to follow five years later. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Etheldreda
1.0 out of 5 stars
Oh Dear!!
This is a BBC production - partly improvised - and has an excellent cast including Steven Mackintosh and Jodie May. It has a gritty, stark and sparse feel and is atmospheric. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Kokino
5.0 out of 5 stars
great dvd
I must admit I bought this DVD as part of my collection for my family history, (my mothers maiden name was Bullen), but after watching it found the production was great, every bit... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ash
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Other Version of The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl, the popular historical novel from Phillipa Gregory, has a feature film adaptation with Eric Bana et al going a bit Tudor on each other. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Andy Norton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Henry's ladies
SAFE READING - NO SPOILERS
Philippa Gregory wrote a very enjoyable, interesting novel based on the facts central too and surrounding the early Tudor period, dealing with... Read more
Philippa Gregory wrote a very enjoyable, interesting novel based on the facts central too and surrounding the early Tudor period, dealing with... Read more
Published 21 months ago by RR Waller
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting approach
Aims to be more realistic than many costume dramas by having the Boleyn sisters talk direct to camera, and lots of grainy effects/handled cameras etc. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2011 by Stephen Bishop
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I bought this because I like the work of Jodhi May and other actors who partake. The film could have been up to the high BBC standards, but the slightly artsy-fartsy approach... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2011 by Georg Fries
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