Oh sweet ignorance, it is my best friend

Rating: 8/10 (14 October 2009)

Perhaps it is my lack of historical knowledge on the subject of Anne and her sister that allows me to enjoy this movie so much, or perhaps it is simply that I understand more things that the simple passing of time cannot always be shown in a movie.
Yes, the dresses are of the same make as a general rule, however it was just a so in the old days. Whatever was 'in' was worn to death and beyond - straight into hells gates. No, the actors and actresses did not look EXACTLY like who they were playing, but you can't clone people and so yes, they are going to look different - that is one of the best parts of being human, the diversity in how we look. I have seen comments that Anne is portrayed as one-sided or as a smiling idiot. Um, no. She shows distress, fear, ambition, love - she asks her sister to look after her daughter! - and independence. And, guess what, she was flirting with the king so yes she was smiling a lot. Cry, people, cry and weep into your graves and may they be shallow ones at that. The King was portrayed as a womanizer and from how many wives he went through, I wouldn't say it tarnishes his reputation. But he does show love and compassion, but he is a King and cannot show too much favoritism or it could lead to an uprising. Mary, yes quiet and docile - mildly whorish - but she can be strong and demanding. Being quiet, it probably took a lot for the real Mary to get riled as well.
The Rape scene wasn't in the book? So what? Every artist, every director, actress or actor brings something new to everything they do - or they simply won't be remembered. It showed the difference between what the King felt for Mary and Anne. For Anne it was merely lust, he didn't really care about her, but with Mary it was sweet and loving. He loved Mary, but was seduced by Anne.
I love this movie and bugger to the rest of you who can't just sit quietly and enjoy a damn movie for whatever it is worth.