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'The Other Boleyn Girl' is Mediocre at Bestnew

A flimsy and foolish adaptation of Philippa Gregory's novel surrounding the scandalous affair between Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII.
Dig Boston  |  Harry Vaughn  |  03-05-2008  |  Reviews

Sex and Sensibilitynew

The Other Boleyn Girl's sordidly fictionalized account of the love triangle between Anne Boleyn, her sister Mary, and Henry VIII seems perfect for a gleefully trashy Hollywood period piece -- all ripped bodices, knowing glances, chamber clothes, and that looming, inevitable axe drop.
The Portland Mercury  |  Zac Pennington  |  02-28-2008  |  Reviews

Pimping Daughters for Profitnew

A Tudor drama for the teen set depicts the Boleyn girls as privileged noble victims.
New York Press  |  Armond White  |  02-28-2008  |  Reviews

Thin Heir

The Other Boleyn Girl erases the subtext from a fascinating historical footnote.
Salt Lake City Weekly  |  Scott Renshaw  |  02-22-2008  |  Reviews

Philippa Gregory's Novel Gets Shackled

Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson make a handsome, if redundantly costumed, pair of 16th century English sisters in this half-hearted period drama set between King Henry VIII's noble court and his volatile bedroom.
Maui Time  |  Cole Smithey  |  02-18-2008  |  Reviews

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