The Other Boleyn Girl

I was anticipating The Other Boleyn Girl from the first time i read about it,for an obvious reason:the leading actresses are Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman.Last Saturday,I finally saw it.If you have watched the Showtime series The Tudors (starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) or if you have read about Henry VIII (and of course,if you have read the book on which the movie is based),you probably know a part of the movie's plot.The Other Boleyn Girl does not focus on historical events but on the relationship between Henry VIII and the Boleyn sisters (Mary and Ann).Scarlett Johanson plays Mary Boleyn ,Natalie Portman plays Ann Boleyn and Eric Bana Henry VIII.
My initial impression was that the OTB was a typical period drama.While that impression did not change entirely,i have to say that the movie had some nice plot elements and some very powerful scenes.Surely,you will not get bored while watching the movie.The perfomances are good (especially the perfomance of Natalie Portman).The main asset of the movie is its two protagonists Scarlett Johanson and Natalie Portman,two beautiful and talented actresses.Quote from Late Show with David Letterman (Natalie Portman interview) :"You and Scarlett Johannson?what a combination...It was a remarkable combination."
Overall,The Other Boleyn Girl is a good movie.

Natalie Portman on Late Show w/ David Letterman Feb 27 2008
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pXFN8_YMZBc
Scarlett Johansson on Live with Regis and Kelly
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jO464CHs8yE
Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman on the Today Show
http://youtube.com/watch?v=J94Y_UvIkes
The Cinema Judge - The Other Boleyn Girl
[interviews,clips,trailer,on the set of OTB]
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3kLze3NERTc

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