Review of The Lion in Winter (1968) by Murphy M — 08 Jun 2008
I have seen this movie maybe thirty times. Each and every time I have been absolutely entranced. I have been left psychically bruised and bleeding on more than one occasion after viewing this masterpiece.
Particularly after the scene in Eleanor chambers' when she and Henry get to reminiscing.The exchange between Henry and her, "Of all the lies, that one is the most terrible." "I know: that's why I saved it up for now.
" makes the movie worth the price of admission. In my view, the script, the acting, the dialogue, make this movie one of - if not THE best movie of all time. The plots and counter-plots are positively diabolical.
The twists and turns in the story are dizzying. Peter O'Toole is at his mesmerizing best. That he lost the Oscar to John Wayne is unconscionable. That Katherine Hepburn had to share the Oscar with Streisand is ludicrous.
That Oliver took the Best Picture Oscar that year is just insane. Do yourself a favour. It's a sheer delight.
This review of The Lion in Winter (1968) was written by Murphy M on 08 Jun 2008.
The Lion in Winter has generally received very positive reviews.
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