Must admit that I was OK with Anne of the Thousand Days, but the Mary, Queen of Scots film was just drudgery. I was unimpressed with the pace of the film. I have read considerably about Tudor England and the rivalry between Elizabeth and Mary. Glenda Jackson was impressive as Elizabeth I, but Vanessa Redgrave was a snore. Each movie takes poetic license, but I would recommend the 6 disc Elizabeth R for a more comprehensive look at the period or get the Tudors from Showtime.
August 19, 2008Anyone who enjoyed "The Tudors", on Showtime, will enjoy this great two-some. The acting is terrific and the storyline seems true to the subject. Anne of "Anne of the Thousand Days" is a lot more likeable than the Anne of "The Tudors". Glenda Jackson, is, of course, absolutely wonderful as Queen Elizabeth in Mary Queen of Scots, while Vanessa Redgrave seems a bit simpy as Mary.
August 10, 2008After watching the Tudors and The Other Boleyn Girl,I still think this version beautifully redone is the best. Getting both dvd's is a bargain!
July 31, 2008Despite some memorable performances by several actors, no one will ever rock Henry VIII like Richard Burton in "Anne of the Thousand Days." Equally well-cast are Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson in Mary Queen of Scots. Both films are in my permanent collection to be enjoyed over and over again.
July 26, 2008 |  | Anne is worth it, but Mary is not.... |  |
I bought this movie because I'd been looking for Anne of the Thousand Days for quite some time on DVD. I knew I already loved the actors and actresses and the whole film in general, but I wasn't too sure about Mary, Queen of Scots. So since it was a dual package, I opted to go ahead and watch it. First, I'll list the positives. The musical score is wonderful and it really gave the film an epic feel, something the stars in it should have been able to do as well but fell short. I felt no sense of sympathy for Mary (Redgrave), in fact I didn't much care for her before. After watching this movie, I like her even less. Redgrave to me can't hardly act but at least she's attractive. Dalton too quickly goes from sweetheart to major jerk...and when did they even have time for a courtship considering they were married in the next 10 minutes of the movie? My honest opinion, buy this set for Anne of the Thousand Days. Watch Mary, Queen of Scots if you're really bored.
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