The Other Boleyn Girl Director: Philippa Lowthorpe Cast: Natascha McElhone, Jodhi May, Jared Harris, Steven Mackintosh
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- DVD Release Date: 10/21/2008
- Original Release: 2003
- Rating:
- Sales Rank: 10,269
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Disc #1 -- Other Boleyn Girl
1. Court Introductions [5:19]
2. Mary's Success [9:32]
3. Falling in Love [7:21]
4. Anne's Game [10:10]
5. Mary's Dismissal [8:00]
6. Power Play [10:28]
7. Mary's Love [6:31]
8. The Queen's Displeasure [7:17]
9. Jane Seymour [4:59]
10. Family Treason [9:58]
11. Sister's Farewell [9:04]
12. Closing Credits [1:12]
Editorial Reviews
U.K. documentary filmmaker Philippa Lowthorpe brings an experimental approach to the costume drama The Other Boleyn Girl, produced for television by BBC Films. Shot with a handheld digital camera, the film is a largely improvised project based on the best-selling novel by Philippa Gregory. In 16th century England, the recently married Mary Boleyn (Natascha McElhone) is encouraged to have an affair with the notorious King Henry VIII (Jared Harris) in order to improve the power of her family. When she gets pregnant, the king turns his attention to her sister Anne Boleyn (Jodhi May). Learning to play by the degrading rules of the king's court, Anne conspires with her brother George (Steven Mackintosh) to produce a male heir. The Other Boleyn Girl first aired on BBC Two March 28, 2003. Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 14 and UP
What to watch out for
- Messages
- Sex:
A couple is shown passionately kissing while presumably naked (the shot is close-up, so breasts and genitals aren't visible); a wife beds down with her husband while both are wearing nightgowns; a brother and sister discuss being physically... More
A couple is shown passionately kissing while presumably naked (the shot is close-up, so breasts and genitals aren't visible); a wife beds down with her husband while both are wearing nightgowns; a brother and sister discuss being physically intimate with each other; lots of talk of taking a mistress. Close
- Violence:
Loud fights between couples (a woman slaps a man, for example), verbal confrontations, two beheadings (the actual act isn't shown, but in one scene, a bird's-eye view from far above shows a head next to a body), and a rape scene (not graphi... More
Loud fights between couples (a woman slaps a man, for example), verbal confrontations, two beheadings (the actual act isn't shown, but in one scene, a bird's-eye view from far above shows a head next to a body), and a rape scene (not graphic, but the act is clearly implied). Close
- Drugs:
Some drinking at festivities.
- Language:
Nothing really stronger than "whore," though the insults are biting.
- Consumerism:
Not an issue.
What Parents Need to Know
About TheOther Boleyn Girl
Parents need to know that this historical romance/drama deals with mature themes like adultery, betrayal, and even incest. Still, there's a balance here: Characters who appear to value material comforts and power get their comeuppance, while those who display humility and conduct themselves with an inner compass appear to be spared. Although there are a number of implied sex acts and much discussion of adultery, surprisingly little is actually shown.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about the accuracy of movies based on actual events. Do you think most historical movies are true to what actually happened? How can you find out? If a film does fudge the historical facts, how do you feel about that as a viewer? In general, is history a good source of inspiration? Families can also discuss the relationship between Anne and Mary. Why did two seemingly close sisters drift apart? Are they depicted as caricatures -- one bad, one good -- or are they fully formed characters?
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