Worst representation of Tudor history

Rating: 3/10 (5 June 2013)

'The Other Boleyn Girl' is an awkward and historically inaccurate piece of drama that has little factual content. In this sense, it is very closely linked to the book of the same title. While both Portman and Johansson can do good English accents, it is clear from their performances that they are not comfortable in their roles as British historical figures, which can only be expected when the cast of the main characters is not even English! The movie itself is well edited and directed, and at times can be quite entertaining. Unfortunately this is not enough to save the film, and although some find it to be a new and interesting take on Tudor history, this is NOT a film that should be referred to in history class. And for those wondering, NO Anne Boleyn did NOT try to commit incest with her brother!!