Princes in the Tower
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Movie Reviews of Princes in the Tower
Movie Review: Princes in the Tower
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie offers an interesting take on what might have happened to the Princess. It is part historical fact and part fantacy since we will never know for sure what really happened. I enjoyed the movie but would not purchase it again.Movie Review: Princes in the Tower
Summary: 5 Stars
This period movie revealed information to me of which I was unaware despite having been taught the history of England at school.
I thought it was well done and well acted and will keep it in my collection to watch again.
Movie Review: Good hyperthetical story
Summary: 3 Stars
A realistic story explaining the fate of the princes. Very enjoyable but picture quality is degarded throughout due to below normal definition. Movie Review: A thought-provoking probe of a dark mystery
Summary: 5 Stars
The background surrounding the mystery of the Princes in the Tower is extremely complicated, and I find it amazing that the producers were able to do as fine job of the history as they did. While taking some dramatic license, the story is based on a well-documented historical meeting between the Bishop of Cambray and the Spanish Ambassador who visited the prisoner -- the so-called "Pretender" -- in the Tower after his capture by the first of the Tudors, Henry VII. As mentioned by another viewer, this is more a docu-drama, and those who are looking for a movie should look elsewhere. Nevertheless, if you like a good mystery, you'll find this absolutely riveting. If this production has a fault, it's that Henry VII, whose cold and calculating nature was well known even at the time, is portrayed too sympathetically. What is captured well is the darkness and horror of this period of the Wars of the Roses; the ruthless and predatory nature of the dominant personalities involved; and the terrifying predicament of the "Pretender." Much of what is portrayed is actually historical fact, including the torture that "Perkin Warbeck" was subjected to. The general thesis of this drama is powerful-- and daring, viz. History is written by the victors, and the Pretender may well have been who he said he was -- Richard, King of England, executed by the usurper, Henry VII. Movie Review: Fascinating perspective on the Perkins Warbeck Affair
Summary: 4 Stars
This DVD is pretty close to a dramatized documentary. If you are looking for a movie, this isn't for you. However, if you like historical documentaries, this is a fascintating retelling of the mystery of the Princes in the Tower and what became of the younger prince, Richard, who later emerged as the pretender to the throne.
Most of the story unfolds as a re-enactment of a supposed interrogation of Richard IV by the Tudors, specifically Margaret Beaufort and company.
This DVD would be more interesting to people very well versed in the War of the Roses and Henry VII's reign. If you aren't familiar with Henry VII's reign and the Perkins Warbeck affair, you might not enjoy it that much.
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