http://www.moviereviewblog.net/2008/01/20/elizabeth-the-golden-age-by-shekhar-kapur/ itsvery Movie Review - independent film reviews Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:42:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 http://www.moviereviewblog.net/2008/01/20/elizabeth-the-golden-age-by-shekhar-kapur/#comment-11727 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:38:24 +0000 http://www.moviereviewblog.net/2008/01/20/elizabeth-the-golden-age-by-shekhar-kapur/#comment-11727 [...] A historical drama (but not an epic), The Other Boleyn Girl concentrates on the fortunes and misfortunes of two sisters (Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman) and their ever-changing relationships to each other, their family and King Henry VIII. Traded like cattle for the advancement of men by their father and uncle, both sisters still develop strong personalities and try hard to follow their own path. Treachery, intrigues, love, hate and ambitions determine the fates of the unequal sisters, and both actresses use the opportunity to convince. Scarlett Johansson is touching as the modest, pure Mary who knows her place but is so much stronger than she seems - she is able to forgive the inexcusable and to fight like a lioness when necessary. And Natalie Portman is better than ever as the prickteasing Ann who wants to fly too high and has to pay dearly for her unlimited ambitions and overestimation of her capabilities. The supporting roles are acted in varying grades of quality, but camerawork, set decoration and costumes will not disappoint. Overall, The Other Boleyn Girl is a worthy “prequel” to Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age. [...] […] A historical drama (but not an epic), The Other Boleyn Girl concentrates on the fortunes and misfortunes of two sisters (Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman) and their ever-changing relationships to each other, their family and King Henry VIII. Traded like cattle for the advancement of men by their father and uncle, both sisters still develop strong personalities and try hard to follow their own path. Treachery, intrigues, love, hate and ambitions determine the fates of the unequal sisters, and both actresses use the opportunity to convince. Scarlett Johansson is touching as the modest, pure Mary who knows her place but is so much stronger than she seems - she is able to forgive the inexcusable and to fight like a lioness when necessary. And Natalie Portman is better than ever as the prickteasing Ann who wants to fly too high and has to pay dearly for her unlimited ambitions and overestimation of her capabilities. The supporting roles are acted in varying grades of quality, but camerawork, set decoration and costumes will not disappoint. Overall, The Other Boleyn Girl is a worthy “prequel” to Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age. […]

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