Period film without substance needs saving

Rating: 4/10 (18 March 2008)

I watched "The Other Boleyn Girl" mainly to see some more scope in Portman and Bana's acting. I was satisfied by their very fine performances, and the rest of the cast did a fair job.
However I do agree that the script wasn't up-to-scratch, and it made the movie lack a lot of substance. There were a few odd 'scenery' shots that didn't seem to fit in. The directing of this film is to be commended given the weak script.
The art direction and costume design were stunning, and Paul Cantelon's music (though slightly intrusive at times) set the mood of "Boleyn" well --- although, in my opinion, Cantelon is showcased more strongly in "Diving Bell and the Butterfly".