Review of Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) by Jim H — 05 Jun 2015
Henry VIII falls for Anne Boleyn, and ... well, you know.
Of all the dramatizations of the Henry VIII story that I've seen (and that's almost in the double digits), Richard Burton is the most human Henry of them all. Sure, he gets Henry's antics, and there are enough scenes where Burton can strut and fret and be manly, but Burton shines the most when he's quietly imploring, full of human weakness and pleadingly hopeful that his illusions are his reality.
The rest of the film is a dull effort, giving us no new insights into the story, and Genevieve Bujold is not worth sacrificing a kingdom for.
Overall, it's Burton that keeps this film from being just another entry into the Henry VIII library.
This review of Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) was written by Jim H on 05 Jun 2015.
Anne of the Thousand Days has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
