Henry VIII is arguably the most interesting monarch of all time, it's fair to say he had a colourful existence. Monarch mixes up real life events with fiction, and delivers a totally intriguing watch.
It's one of those films I didn't like initially, and I almost switched it off, I found some of the production a little cheap looking, and found the house way too modern for the period. However, those minor flaws quickly passed when TP McKenna began his performance as The aged King.
There isn't often a lot of focus during the end of the King's reign, by now he would have been incredibly sick, and in very poor health. I love how this characterisation battles his demons, having to answer to one Queen, a combination of all six wives. Jean Marsh was fabulous.
Lavish costumes, and sets, which although sparse seem to work. You can see there wasn't an enormous budget to hand, but I felt the director did an excellent job.
Thoroughly enjoyable. 7/10
It's one of those films I didn't like initially, and I almost switched it off, I found some of the production a little cheap looking, and found the house way too modern for the period. However, those minor flaws quickly passed when TP McKenna began his performance as The aged King.
There isn't often a lot of focus during the end of the King's reign, by now he would have been incredibly sick, and in very poor health. I love how this characterisation battles his demons, having to answer to one Queen, a combination of all six wives. Jean Marsh was fabulous.
Lavish costumes, and sets, which although sparse seem to work. You can see there wasn't an enormous budget to hand, but I felt the director did an excellent job.
Thoroughly enjoyable. 7/10