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A Tudor feast for the Senses

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5 May 12th, 2009 

1 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

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Stunning costumes, great performances from the cast, juicy scandal

Disadvantages:
historically inaccurate in places, may be too showy for some viewers

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I was sceptical about this series to begin with as I am a fan of historical drama and I was concerned by rumours of many historical inaccuracies and I was told that many people felt the series was too raunchy. However, before the end of the first episode I had cast this scepticism aside and thoroughly immersed myself in the spirit of the show.

Aspects of the show may be historically inaccurate; particularly the modern twists to the costumes and the glamorous cast members who look nothing like their portraits but both are thoroughly enjoyable to watch none the less. The theatrical costumes are beautiful and especially so in this blu ray version. Colour and detailing are very clear.

The basic storyline is a well-known one in which Henry VIII falls in love with Anne Boleyn and must find a way to divorce Katherine of Aragon in order for him to marry Anne. Although we know what will happen, this production keeps the viewer enthralled by re-telling this story with as much scandal and theatre as possible. Anne Boleyn's father also does a very good job of making the viewer dislike him.

Thoroughly enjoyable in a theatrical-soap-opera-version-of-history way. If you are a fan of elaborate costumes and sets, I would definitely recommend seeing these in blu ray. 

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