Wasn't sure...

Rating: 9/10 (4 March 2008)

I have been eagerly awaiting this film for a long time, but recent reviews had me starting to get worried. My verdict is... It was very good. Superbly acted, beautifully shot.
Natalie Portman carries the film. Although her accent falters at times, it can be forgiven by the power driven behind her performance. Scarlett Johansson is also very impressive. In the book, Mary is drippy and annoying. But it appears that Scarlett did not make her so. She did the unknown character justice by portraying her as a selfless, good sister. Although Eric Bana was good, he did slightly disappoint, but I think that this might be due to his relatively short screen time. Jim Sturgess and Juno Temple shine. he plays the perfect George Boleyn who gets caught up in his sister's problems and tries in vain to protect her. I even forgot that Juno Temple was the malicious Lolaa from Atonement, she was so good! (Another fantastic film!(Amazing book, too!)) The only real down point for me was Anne's execution. By historical accounts, Anne did not break down. What strangely annoys me is that they FORGOT TO BLINDFOLD HER!!! I have no idea why that annoys me so! I think that they could have given Anne more justice by doing it RIGHT!! Anyway, that's it!