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Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   22,824 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Peter Morgan (screenplay)
Philippa Gregory (novel)
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Release Date:
29 February 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
The only thing that could come between these sisters... is a kingdom. more
Plot:
Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
3 nominations more
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(105 articles)
‘Other Boleyn’ Director Takes ‘First Grader’ Back to School
 (From FilmSchoolRejects. 28 November 2009, 10:59 PM, PST)

Preview: Brothers
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What A Piece Of Drama! more (209 total)

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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some violent images.
Runtime:
115 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The necklace that Anne wears (the string of pearls with a B and 3 tear drops) is the same necklace worn in ABC's hit show, "Ugly Betty" (2006). more
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Anachronisms: When Anne makes her speech on the execution block, a painted metal drainpipe, with metal bands fixing it to the wall, is clearly visible behind her. more
Quotes:
Anne Boleyn: Masters, I here humble submit to the law, as the law hath judged me. As for my offenses, God knows them, and I remit them to God, beseeching Him to have mercy on my soul. I beseech Jesus, save my Sovereign and master, the King, the goodliest and gentlest master there ever was.
[begins crying after seeing Mary read the King's note; takes off her hood, cape and necklace with shaking hands]
Anne Boleyn: [kneeling] Sweet Jesus, my God, have mercy on me.
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75 out of 144 people found the following comment useful.
What A Piece Of Drama!, 25 February 2008
9/10
Author: kiquescarlett from Italy

I think that the main critics done to this film came from those who don't like Natalie or Scarlett. I hope it has nothing to do with the the fact that it is a costum movie - I personally found this film an excellent piece of drama, as well as the book was (I think it's an awesome reading, too!). A perfect cast, a good storyline and a strong screenplay are the main reasons that made "The Other Boleyn Girl" a wonderful screen adaptation - and both Portman and Johansson revealed themselves in one of their best performance ever! I also believe that the choice of casting two of the most brilliant and famous young actresses in Hollywood (perhaps the best ones, right now) was a smart move from the movie producers and - as well as the most fascinating thing about it is the rivalry between the two sisters - let it able to do captivate young people's attention. I really hope this film is going to be a good hit - at least to receive good reviews from the critis...

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