The Lion in Winter
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Movie Reviews of The Lion in Winter
Movie Review: This film is actually a 10+
Summary: 5 Stars
This film has unbelieveably wonderful performances from the entire cast, but especially from Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. You will enjoy this movie for it's background in English history, but Henry and Eleanor take the prize. The dialogue is extraordinary, and what is said between Henry and Eleanor is one of the most delicious things about the movie.Movie Review: Fabulous Performances
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one program I really don't care how historically accurate it is - Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole are such a joy to watch. Movie Review: Pete & Kate
Summary: 5 Stars
Stellar performances by O'Toole and Hepburn. King Henry #2 and his fair Lady, Eleanor full of intrigue and princely plots. Love me, hate me, leave me episodes throughout. In the end King is jubilant, queen goes back to jail and the 3 naughty boys resume their plotting to seize the throne. "O well, what family doesn't have its ups and downs "? This is an oldie but a goodie !Movie Review: Disappointment
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie has been restored and digitally remastered. Fantastic cast and Katherine Hepburn won a Best Actress Academy Award for the performance. I did not realize it was going to be a "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe" movie--very tedious to listen and watch the bickering and one-ups-manship. I did not finish viewing this movie and resold it. The talents of the actors were wasted on this movie.Movie Review: Royal Misgivings
Summary: 4 Stars
'A Lion in Winter' has an irresistible match up between Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn. Coming off like a comedic version of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woofe?' in royal proportions, 'A Lion...' has Henry II and Eleanor of Aquataine squaring off about which of their sons will succeed him when he dies. Living with a mistress, Alais (Jane Merrow) most of the time anyway, Henry's tempestuous relationship with Eleanor is a thorn in each others' sides. And, while it may be a matter of taste how much their disputes reach decibel levels, it is only proportionate to the wit and laughter it provides the audience.
Henry wants John (Nigel Terry) to succeed him (someone only a dim person couldn't perceive is immature. His voice seems so common and whiney, I couldn't help but think of Eric Idle of Monty Python fame being equally suited for the role.) Then, Eleanor prefers Richard (Anthony Hopkins!) her favorite. He's more well-groomed, but doesn't have the manhood. Geoffrey is the linch-pin, however; for like many families, the one who's scorned lives by his wits. Indeed he does. With Philip II of France (Timothy Dalton!) having a prolonged visit, the stakes of war over succession and negotiation up the ante quite a bit.
With a script that is often hysterical (in both senses of the word) and an able cast, 'A Lion in Winter' is hardly what I expected. Instead of some sweeping epic with pomp and circumstance, we get an engaging ensemble that delivers great gifts, even from a royal family who seems needy and out of sorts during the holidays.