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