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    Lion in Winter

starring Katherine Hepburn.
This is one of the few historical movies which most accurately portrays the times.  You see the King and Queen entering the main hall whilekicking chicken out of the way and while the costuming is magnificent it also shows that they simply wrapped up in blankets too.  No "fantasy castle" here.  Very realistic.  Katherine Hepburn portrays a very believable Eleanor of Aquintaine.  The bickering of the Plantagenet "eaglets" is close to acurate too.
 
A Wonderful film for us historians!!  
Recommended by AnnieBme , 6/29/2002.

 

    Lady Jane

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Historically this is soooo inacurate!  But the costumes and "pagentry" of it is great.  Also Patrick Strewart plays Jane's father!
 
If you don't care about the acuracy...it is a good "chick flick" so to speak.
 
Worth seeing at least once.
Recommended by AnnieBme , 6/29/2002.

 

    Anne of the Thousand Days

Starring Genevieve Bujold.
This film is rife with historical inaccuracy & Richard Burton's Henry VIII seems a bit off somehow.  However, Genevieve Bujold's performance as the tragic figure of Anne Boleyn is riveting.  There have been many films made on this topic, but she is the quintessential Anne.....striking but not classically beautiful, flashing dark eyes, the realistic trace of a French accent which Anne may well have had after so many years at the French court.  Bujold is true to Anne's indomitable spirit while allowing the audience to sense the vulnerabilty & fear lurking just beneath the surface, remaining "wild to hold" right up until the dramatic end. Her line of "My Elizabeth shall be queen, & my blood shall have been well spent" just before her execution is uttered in total unyielding defiance to her situation, much as we ardent Anne Boleynites would like to think she would have behaved.  Sets & costumes are very well done, too.
   
Recommended by ForeverAmber , 6/29/2002.

 

    Elizabeth

Starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Joseph Fiennes.
Though this movie has some inaccuracies it is definately a very good representation of the early years of Elizabeth's Reign.  Cate Blanchett does an excellent job of showing how Elizabeth went from a Princess living in the country and under investigation for treason as a Protestant to becoming the ruler we all love.  Definately paints her to be less than innocent.  Geoffrey Rush is also excellent as usual. And lets not forget Joseph Fiennes in britches...a nice sight to behold.  Just as Forever Amber will tell you..she love those britches
I would love to see Hollywood or perhaps The History Channel pick up where this movie ends.
Recommended by MSN Nicknamebratboy197, 6/29/2002.

 

    A Man for All Seasons

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Tells the story of Thomas More's struggle with Henry VIII's "Great Matter" - the divorce of Catherine of Aragon so that he could marry Anne Boleyn.
Recommended by Amanda , 8/30/2002.

 

    The Six Wives of Henry V111.

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This film was made in the early seventies but i'm afraid i can't tell you too many details about author or producer, it starred Keith Michelle and is probably one of the best films about Henry his life and his wives.

Recommended by MSN NicknameTheobserver1381, 9/24/2004.

 

    Luther

Starring Joseph Fiennes.
"Luther" is the story of Martin Luther's climb from obediant Christian Monk to rebellion against idolatry and the use of buying pennance to founder of the Protestant Lutheran Church.  His break with Rome is shown in an ensemble format, where Cardinals, Princes and Kings are shown wringing their hands in what to do with Luther.
 
Actors in this ensemble are Joseph Fiennes playing Luther with more or less a deft touch.  (I found his internal "fights" with Satan a little hammy.)  Sir Peter Ustinov plays an elderly prince of Germany, who seems to have been waiting for Luther all his life.  Alfred Molina plays Johann Tetzel, a priest who sells pennance on behalf of the church with the zeal and charisma of the best in late night commercial hucksters.  But my favorite of the film is the young actor who plays Emporer Charles V of Germany.  (Torbin Liebrecht)  He plays a strapping young prince with a wary deer in the headlights look to his ministers and Cardinals, to a world weary older man who uses his own good counsel to a point... 
 
None of the portrayals were done as playing historical.  I thought some of the side storylines trite and the editing not particularly good, but over-all I would not be afraid to suggest this movie to anyone.   
Recommended by MSN NicknameLibbyWideAwake, 4/2/2006.

 

    Elizabeth R

BBC.
From 1971 Masterpiece Theater.  Starring Glenda Jackson.  A riviting portrayal of Elizabeth from the scandal with Thomas Seymour during her brother's short reign through her entire reign to her death.  Very well researched and acted.  Costumes are fantastic and the cast is great. A definate must for all Elizabeth fans.
 
 
 
Recommended by MSN Nicknamedzhistory, 9/11/2006.

 

    The Lion In Winter

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Starring Patrick Stewart as Henry II and Glenn Close as Eleanor. Very powerful rendition.  Patrick once again proves his period acting ability and Glenn Close is fantastic.  One of the few remakes that I liked almost as much as the original.  worth the view. 
Recommended by MSN Nicknamedzhistory, 9/11/2006.

 

    Becket

Starring Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole.
Although some historical inaccuacies, it is worth watching.  The movie portrays the deteriation  of the relationship between Henry II and Becket.  Made during a time in Hollywood when the period pieces were all the rage and is one of the first movies of this era that I remember seeing, and one which peaked my interest - from then on, I was hooked.
Recommended by MSN Nicknamedzhistory, 9/11/2006.

 

    Tristan and Isolde

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Despite the fairly good production, this movie made no sense.  The acting was of the soap-opera variety.  The costuming straight out of a Walt Disney production.  There was no chemistry between Tristan and Isolde.  It rather reminded me of "First Knight" without the interest of the rock video dance in the center.  But of that calliber, but not even the benefit of the little acting of First Knight was to be found in Tristan and Isolde.
 
Why can't Hollywood get mainstream historical music together?
 
If offered, I could recommend it for a free view.  I would not spend more than .99 cents otherwise.
 
 
Recommended by MSN NicknameLibbyWideAwake, 12/10/2006.