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| ACTORS: | Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins |
| CATEGORY: | Video |
| DIRECTOR: | Anthony Harvey (II) |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 30 October, 1968 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Mgm/Ua Studios |
| MPAA RATING: | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| FEATURES: | Color, Closed-captioned, NTSC |
| TYPE: | Feature Film-drama |
| MEDIA: | VHS Tape |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 027616801135 |
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A classic historical drama of the ages I am a History Major specializing in the Medieval Period of Europe (500-1450AD)and was recommended this classic film to see by a History Professor. WOW! I was supremely impressed by not only the outstanding acting by the immortal Katherine Hepburn and Peter O'toole but also the accuracy of the drama portrayed. The political infighting between Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II of England is brilliantly presented as well as the supporting cast of Richard The Lionheart (Sir Anthony Hopkins) and King Phillipe of France (Timothy Dalton). The range of emotion is shown from humor, which is biting, to dispair shown superbly by both O'Toole and Hepburn. From the first scene to the last, this movie will keep the viewer rivoted. I can't recommend this film highly enough. The musical score by John Barry is fantastic as well. The Lion In Winter is well worth 5 stars and more.
Oh Well, What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
Possibly the best written, most enjoyable, and well acted drama ever filmed. It's hard to believe this was produced by the same species that made 'Waterworld', 'Orca', 'The Swarm' or any soap opera that has blighted your daytime TV.
One of the reasons the drama packs such a wallop is the brilliant humor that serves as a counterpoint to all the evil machinations of the most dysfunctional royal family imaginable. Virtually every scene is a masterpiece of biting wit and macabre intrigue.
It is the contradictions that make the larger than life characters so thoroughly human and believable. Goldman's play captures the love between Henry and Eleanor wonderfully, even when they're trying to outfox and destroy each other. Yep, this IS a marriage!
Not one actor in a million could pull this off. Fortunately for us, that's who gets cast in the leads: Peter O'Toole as Henry, Katherine Hepburn as Eleanor and the future Hannibal Lecter, King Arthur and James Bond as, respectively, Richard the Lion Hearted, Prince John and King Phillip of France.
Treat yourselves to the twelfth century! It might remind you of home . . .
Save Your Marriage--See This Movie
I think it is perfectly appropriate to personalize great works of art such as this film. By this I mean that this film has practical implications and application. Do not judge this film simply on its artistic merits, but use it as a mirror on your own life, and indeed on society's. By that standard, this film is not just a cautionary tale, a fascinating character study, an exciting slice of life, or an exhilarating arc of performance, but a thing with actual usefulness.
Who cannot relate to the pathologies on display here? Who could deny that most families have their own version of the "dramas" discussed in this timeless film? Who hasn't had a Christmas at one point or another where "drama" overtook the phony and forced familial facade?
The next time you get into a fight with a loved one, take the time to see how bad it can get and watch and discuss this movie. It is a rare thing when art rises to such stature, and this film is a tour de force of the dramatic arts.