Review of The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) by K F — 20 Dec 2009

Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman = two of my favorite actresses! + Jim Sturgess ?

This review of The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) was written by K F on 20 Dec 2009.

The Other Boleyn Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tokyochuchu (340) on 04 Jan 2015

The Other Boleyn Girl is a fine costume drama. The sumptuous period detailing and respectable performances are definitely pluses…

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A BBC Masterpiece style costume drama that really moves and cuts to the chase. An interesting true story about which not that much is known…

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A richly appointed period piece, it features kingly tantrums, mistresses, bodices, roaring fireplaces, incest, and mutton…

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By Amy V (69) on 14 Jul 2015

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This film marked the beginning of my obsession with the Tudor family. One of the best historical dramas I have ever seen…

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