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“The Other Boleyn Girl” (2008) overview “The Other Boleyn Girl” is a sensual and sumptuous story of romance, intrigue and betrayal. Plot centers on the epic backdrop of the defining period in English history. This is a tale of two beautiful sisters who driven by their family's blind ambition compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII (Eric Bana). Both Mary and Anne will share the King's bed, but only the one whom Henry loves the most will rise to the throne and take power as his Queen of England. Based on the novel by British author Philippa Gregory, a Justin Chadwick film focuses on Mary (Scarlett Johansson) and Anne (Natalie Portman) as their father, Thomas Boleyn (Mark Rylance), and uncle, the Duke of Norfolk (David Morrissey), conspire for one of them to win the king's fancy while their mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) looks on in disgust. Mary is the first to catch the King's eye, but is cast aside in favour of the dazzling Anne, whose passionate nature and relentless pursuit of the crown propel her towards her doom. Anne Boleyn was the one who managed to stay alive while married to England's King Henry VIII for 1,000 days, but her sister Mary in "The Other Boleyn Girl" would have been his queen if only she had been better at making babies. Leaving behind the simplicity of country life, the girls are thrust into the dangerous and thrilling world of court life – and what began as a bid to help their family develops into a ruthless rivalry between Anne and Mary for the love of the king. That was always the problem for Tudors whose line's grip on the throne was invariably threatened by the lack of a son, even though it would be daughter Elizabeth who reigned in the nation's golden age. Initially, Mary wins King Henry’s favor and becomes his mistress, bearing him an illegitimate child. But Anne, clever, conniving, and fearless, edges aside both her sister and Henry’s wife, Queen Katherine of Aragon, in her relentless pursuit of the king. Despite Mary's genuine feelings for Henry, her sister Anne has her sights set on the ultimate prize; Anne will not stop until she is Queen of England. As the Boleyn girls battle for the love of a king – one driven by ambition, the other by true affection – England is torn apart. Despite the dramatic consequences, the Boleyn girls ultimately find strength and loyalty in each other, and they remain forever connected by their bond as sisters. Scarlett Johansson's character grows the most in the film and once again actress has shown versatility of her talent. Ana Torrent makes a strong impression too as the dismayed and discarded Queen Katharine of Aragon. The Duke of Norfolk becomes the main villain of the piece, ruthlessly determined to place one or the other of his brother-in-law's pretty daughters into the king's bed in order to enrich the family. Lady Elizabeth registers her disdain for the proceedings more with her powerful gaze than any pungency in the lines of dialogue. Taglines - The only thing that could come between these sisters... is a kingdom. - Two sisters divided for the love for a king. - In an age where a woman's destiny was determined by her father, one sister followed the rules. The other defied them. - What if you could have everything you ever wanted? What if all you had to do was betray the sister you loved? - They were the closest of sisters, until the most powerful man in the world made them rivals. Editors'
rating: Director: Justin Chadwick. Writers: Philippa Gregory (novel), Peter Morgan (screenplay). Producer: Alison Owen. Executive producers: Scott Rudin, David M. Thompson. Co-producer: Mark Cooper Director of photography: Kieran McGuigan. Production designer: John-Paul Kelly. Music: Paul Cantelon. Costume designer: Sandy Powell. Editors: Paul Knight, Carol Littleton Genre: romance, drama, history Running time: 115 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some violent images Country: United Kingdom. Language: English. Color: Color. Cast Scarlett Johansson as Mary Boleyn Eric Bana as King Henry VIII Natalie Portman as Anne Boleyn Kristin Scott Thomas as Lady Elizabeth Jim Sturgess as George Boleyn Juno Temple as Jane Parker Benedict Cumberbatch as William Carey Eddie Redmayne as William Stafford Alfie Allen as King's Messenger Ana Torrent as Katharine of Aragon Jade Ramsey as Noble Twin Nikita Ramsey as Noble Twin Mark Rylance as Sir Thomas Boleyn Tiffany Freisberg as Mary Talbot Christopher Fosh as Nobleman Oliver Coleman as Henry Percy Awards year / result / award / recipient Australian Film Institute 2008 / Nominated / International Award / Best Actor / Eric Bana Irish Film and Television Awards 2009 / Nominated / IFTA Award / Best Production Design / John Paul Kelly Teen Choice Awards 2008 / Nominated / Teen Choice Award / Choice Movie Actress: Drama / Scarlett Johansson Quotes Anne Boleyn: Do I have a choice? King's Messenger: No. . . . . Mary Boleyn: We’re sisters Anne Boleyn: And therefore born to be rivals. . . . . King Henry VIII: [to Anne] And what would you know of great men? Anne Boleyn: I'd know one, if he were before me. King Henry VIII: Do you see one here? Anne Boleyn: [walks about the hall, surveying the men] Looking, my lord. Anne Boleyn: [stops in front of the King and smiles] Ah, found one. . . . . Lady Elizabeth: Our daughters are being traded like cattle for the advancement of men. . . . . Mary Boleyn: I beg you. Spare my sister. King Henry VIII: Why are you here for her? Mary Boleyn: Because she is my sister. And therefore, one half of me. . . . . King Henry VIII: And who are you? Mary Boleyn: Mary, your grace. King Henry VIII: The other Boleyn girl? Mary Boleyn: Yes. . . . . Anne Boleyn: [speaking to her sister] Try to please him... if you can. . . . . King Henry VIII: Will you give yourself to me now? Anne Boleyn: Make me your Queen... . . . . Mary Boleyn: I didn't betray you. You do know that? Anne Boleyn: All I know is that a man who didn't know who you were was with you in that room for a half-hour and came out completely besotted! . . . . Anne Boleyn: Do you think he'll like me? Mary Boleyn: Of course he will, sister. How could he not? . . . . Lady Elizabeth: These were the rooms for the king's closest friend. His head now rots on a spike. . . . . King Henry VIII: [to Anne] I have torn this country apart for you. . . . . Anne Boleyn: [to her sister, Mary] You're my only hope. My life depends on it! © Preems.com |
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Premieres Germany - February 15, 2008 (Berlin Int'l Film Festival) UK - February 19, 2008 (London premiere); March 7, 2008 Netherlands - February 28, 2008 Ukraine - February 28, 2008 USA - February 29, 2008 Estonia - February 29, 2008 Latvia - February 29, 2008 Spain - February 29, 2008 Egypt - March 5, 2008 Germany - March 6, 2008 Russia - March 6, 2008 Australia - March 13, 2008 South Korea - March 20, 2008 Iceland - March 28, 2008 France - April 2, 2008 Singapore - April 3, 2008 Belgium - April 9, 2008 Italy - April 24, 2008 Brazil - May 16, 2008 Norway - August 29, 2008 Finland - September 12, 2008 Filming locations Bath, Somerset, England, UK Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, UK Bude, Cornwall, England, UK Charfield Manor, Bath, Somerset, England, UK Dover Castle, Dover, Kent, England, UK Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, UK Kent, England, UK Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, UK Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Wiltshire, England, UK Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Kent, England, UK Companies Production Distribution Focus Features / international sales >>>> Columbia Pictures / 2008 | USA | theatrical Sony / sale agent in the United States Universal / UK Universal Pictures International / 2008 | Germany, Netherlands, Russia | theatrical Blue Sky Media / 2008 | Czech Republic | all media Odeon / 2008 | Greece | theatrical Special effects Moving Picture Company Other ARRI Lighting Rental - lighting Gearbox Sound and Vision - additional ProTools systems supplied by Guild of British Camera Technicians Panavision UK - Panavision Genesis HD Camera provided by Set Meals - catering Synxspeed - post-production facilities (foreign dub), sound post-production (foreign dub) Varèse Sarabande - soundtrack Philippa Gregory's “The Other Boleyn Girl” Country: England. Language: English. Genre: Novel. Publisher: Scribner. Publication date: 2001. Media type: Print (Hardback & Paperback). ISBN: 0739427113 (hardcover edition) “The Other Boleyn Girl” is a historical novel written by British author Philippa Gregory, based on the life of 16th-century aristocrat Mary Boleyn. Novel has enjoyed phenomenal success and popularity since its publication and has spawned four sequels - “The Queen's Fool,” “The Virgin's Lover,” “The Constant Princess” and “The Boleyn Inheritance.” |
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