Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #146 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-10-06
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 90 minutes

Synopsis
An extraordinary tale of sex, passion and royal intrigue. This is the little-known story of Mary Boleyn who was mistress to King Henry VIII before he married her older sister, Anne. Inspired by Philippa Gregory's novel of the same name, this film is about great families jockeying for position and using their daughters as pawns in a deadly game. Set during one of the most notorious periods in British regal history, it is a powerful narrative and at its heart is the relationship between two rivals - the Boleyn sisters.

Customer Reviews

Very Good
This is a super tale with some real strong acting. I have waited for some time for this to come out on DVD and have not been disappointed.

At times the truth has been changed a little -but that does not take away from a great film.

A must for fans of Historical Drama
I can only echo what previous reviews have said that this version of The Other Boleyn Girl is superb. Not only is it loyal to the book, it is a far superior account of Philippa Gregorys' story than that of the recent film. It makes far more sense in how the passing of time is represented, rather than a flash in the pan that the film presents the case as.

It demonstrates the true passion that not only existed between Henry and Anne but in the entire Tudor period. I am ecstatic that around 6 years after this production was made it is finally being released on DVD, for this price it is a must have.

At Last
Since this BBC adaptation was screened I have searched continually for this version on DVD. Without any doubt this is one of the most engaging dramas I have ever seen. Stylistically it may not be to everyone's taste, with what appears to be hand held camera work and direct address to the camera similar to an interview approach. There is a grain to the film that only enhances the rawness and edge to the production.

It is the only historical drama that brings a genuine sense and vision of a Tudor court to life. The character developments are pertinent and emotionally engaging. The performances are exceptional and it is a great shame that such an exceptional work as this should have been overshadowed by a glossy Hollywood interpretation.

This film deserves to be seen by a much wider audience and far outstrips both the film and the book of the same title. Watch it, you will be mesmerised.