Review of The Lion in Winter (1968) by Arnie L — 04 Sep 2009

The best 'theatrical' writing/acting you could wish to see.

This review of The Lion in Winter (1968) was written by Arnie L on 04 Sep 2009.

The Lion in Winter has generally received very positive reviews.

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While the script and the performances are simply dazzling, it is notable, too, for the screen debuts of Timothy Dalton and a combustible Anthony…

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By Benjamin S (705) on 30 Nov 2014

Enjoyable drama with legendary Hepburn and Peter O'Toole (my boys are gone). Acting is over the top…

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By Augustine H (906) on 04 Aug 2013

Depicting the story of the haunting late years of Henry II, The Lion in Winter features brilliant confrontations between Peter O'Toole, Katharine…

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By James W (1,855) on 05 Sep 2017

One of the finest king and queen films I've seen. it acts like a play, because the dialogue is the main focus, and it is reliably sharp and evocative…

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By Felipe F (595) on 27 Dec 2015

One of the best period films we've seen in our household…

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By Tarek K (3) on 08 Nov 2012

Movies like this are not made anymore. A master piece and a joy to watch…

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By Stephen G (461) on 22 Dec 2016

A classic of the genre, a pinnacle for the actors and Hollywood…

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By Mark C (1,395) on 27 Jan 2013

Like the 2004 version better although not much has changed…

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 12 Feb 2013

It's hard for me to give a 5-star rating to anything made before I was born…

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By Jay N (1,399) on 15 Feb 2014

Dazzling dialogue and the greatest performance in both O'Toole's and Hepburn's careers make this movie a classic…

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