What's it about?
Set in early 16th century England, the film follows the story of Mary and Anne Boleyn - the latter becoming the second wife of king Henry VIII and struggling to keep the crown that cost her and the whole country dearly.
Why watch it?
Hollywood favourites casting; very engaging, sexy, daring story; clever dialogues.
Stars
Pretty much everyone in the cast: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Kristin Scott Thomas, Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Juno Temple
Ratings
6,7 on IMDb
42% on Rotten Tomatoes
Critics Reception
Most of the reviews are sceptical, if not disappointed - the film drives far away from the film, is built on historical inaccuracies, and the acting doesn't live up to the stars' names.
Historical Background
The story is based on famous Anne Boleyn's character and her ascend to power as Henry VIII's second wife - and on Philippa Gregory's book The Other Boleyn Girl. However, many events in the film are historically inaccurate - both Mary and Anne were sent to France as ladies-in-waiting before they met Henry VIII in person, and the king injured his leg in a joust when he was young - and other small inaccuracies.
Reviews
Thee Other Boleyn Girl, The Guardian
The Other Boleyn Girl, Roger Ebert
The Other Boleyn Girl, The Telegraph
The Other Boleyn Girl Review, Empire