A horrible adaptation of a beautiful book

Rating: 2/10 (29 February 2008)

I just wanted to say that if you read the book and LIKED or LOVED it, you will not like this movie. I was so excited to see it. I actually went to the 4:15 today (the day it came out). Right from the beginning I was disappointed. They completely disrespect Philippa Gregory's work of art. Also, the movie tries to make you feel sorry for Anne - - one of the biggest villains in the story. And finally, I was very annoyed that the movie did not explore Mary's relationship with William Stafford. That was the element of the book that brought me the most joy and Hollywood killed Mary's only happiness, in my opinion.
However, Jim Sturgess was lovely, as always. Scarlett and Natalie were beautiful but neither were amazing...Eric Bana was eh.
I'm one who watches movies until she knows every line. As it was, I wish I hadn't even seen this once.