Review of The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) by Olivia T — 02 Apr 2014

Don't expect a true historical recount but it's a very good fictional movie.

This review of The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) was written by Olivia T on 02 Apr 2014.

The Other Boleyn Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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What might have been delicious trash lacks the courage of its trashy convictions, and the result is high-born melodrama with the juice boiled…

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The strong love and desire of Henry's to Anne Boleyn is not reflected well :/…

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