Lady Jane
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Movie Reviews of Lady Jane
Movie Review: A Great Movie with Some Historical Innaccuracies
Summary: 4 Stars
"Lady Jane" tells the story of one of British histories tragic figures, Lady Jane Grey, who was forced onto the throne by her manipulative parents and the father of her husband John Dudley. Lady Jane was only queen of England for 9 days, but her story was a good one. The movie takes some liberties with the love of Jane and Guildford Dudley, but it does capture Jane's will and her faith, as well as her strength in the face of death.
Great performances are given by young Helena Bonham Carter and Cary Elwes. While this movie is not as flashy as more recent portrayals of the Tudor error (as seen in Elizabeth, The Tudors, and Shakespeare in Love) the movie has a lot of heart and accurately captures the trials of being a woman, even a royal one, in Tudor England. If you're a fan of the period this movie will not disappoint you.
Movie Review: Jane Grey fan
Summary: 4 Stars
I own this film on VHS and it's one of the jewels of my collection. I've been a Tudor fan and a Lady Jane Grey fan ever since I watched "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" on CBS in the summer of 1971. I first saw "Lady Jane" in 1986 in the theater and never forgot it. Yes, the movie's not accurate in its depiction of Jane Grey and Guilford Dudley, but I was so happy to finally see a movie about her that it didn't bother me, and the couple's ultimate fate was devastating; it resonated deeply with me. I loved the film then and I love it now (especially with Patrick Stewart in a supporting role as Jane's father, Duke Henry Grey).Movie Review: A Nice Movie for a Saturday Afternoon
Summary: 4 Stars
This drama starting Helena Bonham Carter as the 15 year old Lady Jane Grey depicts the nine days of 1553 that Jane's rule as Queen before Princess Mary over throws her and assumes the throne. In an underhanded way of keeping the crown from the Church of Rome, Jane is forced into a position that she is unprepared for and when the lies and power struggles are revealed she and her new husband, Guilford Dudley (Cary Elwes) are imprisoned and sentenced to die. Apparently it's not historically accurate, but a nice love story, even if there is no proof that the real Jane and Guilford actually liked each other.Movie Review: Not Historical, But A Reminder of Romeo and Juliet
Summary: 4 Stars
I can remeber being a little over eight years old the first time I saw this movie. While I didn't understand it then, I found that the music and the scenery was breath taking. Seeing this movie years later along with other great's such as Young Bess and Mary Queen of Scots, Helena Carter's and Cary Elwes performance's are right up there with such great names as Stuart Granger and Jean Simmons. I would recommend this movie if you like period piece movies, but like I said, don't take into account that the history is a little jumbled, just enjoy it for the tragic history that is burried underneath the plot.Movie Review: Not historically accurate, but a wonderful historical drama
Summary: 4 Stars
I loved this film for the great drama of a mere sixteen-year old being used for machinations of her family to ascend to the British throne. There is a scene where Lady Jane is punished (by spanking with a paddle or something) for disobedience; this is a harbinger of the ultimate tragedy for the hapless teenager. While the details of this historical drama are not precise, the tale is well-told and the costumes and scenery are magnificent. This is a good, riveting historical drama despite the liberties the screenwriters have taken.