This movie was better than the reviews made it look. I liked the visual effects. It would have been better if it had been a little longer. They did stuff the whole first season in, I think, 1hr 45 min.
What's great about it: Special Effects
What's not so great: Would have been better if it had been longer.
If you compared the music itself to that of the prevous sountrack the first one is soooo much better. I'm hoping after seeing the movie the song choices might make more sense and I will like it more, but i'm not sure. I haven't even listened to it once all the way through. The songs just were not my cup of tea. I bought it becuase it was the soundtrack but still wonder if I shouldn't have wasted my money. Keep in mind this is just my opinion.
What's great about it: Track 1 "Meet Me At the Equinox"
Savvy students of English history, especially the Tudor-period reign of Henry VIII, know exactly where this saga is headed in its second season. As the Catholic church and Pope Paul III (Peter O'Toole) strive to take charge of the "great matter" of the king's annulment from Katherine of Aragon (Maria Doyle Kennedy), Henry (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) succeeds in having himself declared supreme head of the church and clergy of England. At home, Henry selects an obscure cleric (Hans Matheson) to be his personal chaplain, and an attempt is made on the life of Bishop Fisher (Bosco Hogan). Amid all this religious turmoil, a royally peeved Henry demands to know if his clergymen are loyal to him or whether their allegiances lie with the pope in Rome. Even Sir Thomas More (Jeremy Northam), whose fealty was unquestionable, sees the need to resign his post as chancellor and withdraw from public life. With More gone, Henry appoints lawyer Thomas Cromwell (James Frain) the new chancellor. Tired of waiting for a determination on his marital status, the king weds a pregnant Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer) in a secret ceremony. When word reaches the pope, he condemns Henry's behavior and threatens him with excommunication. In response, the king commands his subjects to swear an oath of "allegiance and recognition of the king's supremacy" to both church and state. A number of clerics and government officials refuse to accept such an order-among them More and Bishop Fisher, who are charged with treason and imprisoned. After Henry's womanizing ways are brought to the attention of Anne, she not only arranges for his next mistress, but gives her blessing to the illicit affair. It could be mere capitulation, or she could be sticking her neck out a bit too far.
Customer Rating
5
Very Intriging and Addictive
on December 31, 2008
Posted by: Dorothy84
from KS
This is one of the most addictive shows I have ever seen! I am a history grad and love it for that part aswell. Also the actors who portray them are very attractive.
What's great about it: The actors help bring out the characters they portray to perfection!