Review of The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) by Byron B — 30 Aug 2007
It's impossible to watch this film in the modern age without imagining that Charles Laughton is Matt Lucas from Little Britain, which is probably not a healthy thing when trying to give a true critique of a British film classic.
That said, it is an enjoyable romp, very much a prototype 'Carry On...' film, but somewhere between being made and the present day it has lost quite a bit of its charm. Funny in places, mediocre in many more, but Donat gives a class performance and it is much more 'saucy' than could be expected for a film made in the thirties.
This review of The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) was written by Byron B on 30 Aug 2007.
The Private Life of Henry VIII has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
Yes
No
