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VHS : The Lion in WinterIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry directed by: Anthony Harvey  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780792844648 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC ISBN: 0792844645 Label: MGM (Video & DVD) Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD) Release Date: April 04, 2000 Running Time: 134 minutes Studio: MGM (Video & DVD) Theatrical Release Date: October 30, 1968 Sales Rank: 12713 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: In this 12th-century version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Henry II of England (Peter O'Toole) and his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katharine Hepburn), meet on Christmas Eve to discuss the future of the throne. These two are having slight marital problems, as she is kept in captivity most of the year for raising a rebellion against him, and he flaunts his young mistress. Then there are the problems raised by their three treacherous and traitorous sons. James Goldman won an Oscar® for the brilliant screenplay, based on his Broadway play. It is a tad wordy, as the action is kept to a minimum, but those words are sharp as daggers. The humor is wicked and black and delivered with very dry, dead-on precision. Sparks fly and the screen sizzles whenever Hepburn and O'Toole tango, which is often. Both were nominated for Academy Awards® for their vigorous performances. (She won; he didn't.) There's also an infamous homo-erotic exchange between Philip of France (Timothy Dalton) and Richard the Lionhearted (Anthony Hopkins). Both actors were making their feature-film debuts. --Rochelle O'Gorman Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Unforgettable Acting and VisualsWant to see what real talent is; then take a seat, get out the popcorn, take the phone of the hook, and enjoy one of the best acting films of all times. Wonder why Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn are to be remembered as top of the chart artists- watch this film. Wonder why Anthony Hopkins is revered today in both stage and screen performances - watch this film. This film is one of very few that truly earned its keep. Rating: - Top-notch period drama with great castTHE LION IN WINTER was adapted for the screen by James Goldman from his stage hit. Director Anthony Harvey has a superb cast, with Peter O'Toole as King Henry II and Katharine Hepburn as Queen Eleanor. The first-rate supporting cast include young Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton, both making their screen debuts. The original Panavision cinematography looks great in this anamorphic transfer and the Dolby Digital enhances the great film score by John Barry. Hepburn, Goldman and Barry all won ... Read More Rating:  - Even better the fourth time!I saw the stage play forty years ago, and it was great. And every ten years or so, I watch the movie and enjoy it more every time. But I have a question... Why did James Goldman portray Henry II as a bisexual and pedophile ("Alais, in my time I've known...contessas, milkmaids, courtesans...and novices, whores, gypsies, jades...and little boys..."), and his son Richard the Lionhearted as a homosexual? Couldn't the story have been just as interesting and ... Read More Rating:  - Well-acted but depressing; historically doubtfulThis is a great movie to watch once. But while it is clever, it is not a feel-good film. One could sum up the plot as "scheming humans making themselves and others as miserable as possible". As a period film, it is a mix of accuracy and inaccuracy. Henry II washing his face with ice water is a good touch, but the rest of his surroundings are unrealistically primitive. 12th century life was far richer than we give it credit for. The castle should have been teeming with servants and ... Read More Rating: - The Lion in WinterThis is one of the best movies made! As close to Shakespeare as you can get in modern times. The dialogue is incredible,especially in the interaction of Hepburn and O'Toole. They also seem to be having such a good time with it.The whole cast couldn't have been chosen more perfectly.The tension between the brothers as they back stab at the machinations of their parents is palatable.For lovers of historical drama this is a must. For lovers of great dialogue and charisma between actors this is a must. For ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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