Review of The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) by April W — 01 Sep 2012

If you like drama...stories of kings and queens...this is a good movie. Sister rivalry to the extreme...over the affection of King Henry VIII.

This review of The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) was written by April W on 01 Sep 2012.

The Other Boleyn Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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