Loved it!

Rating: 9/10 (30 July 2008)

This movie immediately grabs you from the start. The moving performance from both leading actresses, beautiful costumes and breathtaking shots. It has everything you expect and want from a movie which sets place among the court of the king of England: desire, passion, intrigue, love, lies, deceit, politics. It makes your heart beat faster in your chest.
It gives a good view on how offspring could be used for the family's ambition and status. After seeing this movie you will embrace your freedom (especially if you are a woman) even more.
Natalie Portman shines in this movie and has definitely convinced me as an actress after her shallow performance in Star Wars. She has truly grown. Furthermore it is very entertaining and refreshing to see her play the bold, wicked sister for a change.
It is a very interesting movie about what (could) took place in history before Elizabeth took the thrown. (Seen in Elizabeth: The Golden Age with Cate Blanchett performing brilliantly.)