Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: PARAMOUNT PICTURES
EAN: 0097368516045
Format: AC-3
Label: Showtime Ent.
Manufacturer: Showtime Ent.
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Showtime Ent.
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-01-01
Running Time: 556
Studio: Showtime Ent.
Theatrical Release Date: 2007

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Summary: An entertaining, if not always historically accurate, portrait of Henry VIII
Comment: What Showtime's historical drama The Tudors lacks in historical accuracy, it more than makes up for with it's wonderful production design and well chosen cast. Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as King Henry VIII, whose sexual appetites are only matched by his desire for power and to ultimately get his way. The only person in his court that matches his desire for power is his closest advisor, Cardinal Wolsey (Sam Neill), who Henry's subordinates Brandon (Henry Cavill), Norfolk (Henry Czerny), and George Boleyn (Nick Dunning) seek to remove from power. Involved in their plans are Boleyn's daughters, specifically Anne (Natalie Dormer) who catches Henry's eye and becomes a thorn in the side of Henry's wife Katherine (Maria Doyle Kennedy). The performances are great, the production is grand, and as a whole, The Tudors is thoroughly entertaining and engrossing. It lacks the epic feel that say, HBO's Rome, manages to weave; but the potential here is high for the show to become something special indeed. All in all, if you're looking for pure historical accuracy, you won't find it with The Tudors, but instead you will find an entertaining historical drama that delivers the goods.

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Summary: Superb Acting
Comment: This is one of the finest presentation of the Tudor regime in England I have seen. The actors are superb; the costuming is beautiful and accurate, and the story is so well developed it seems to be absolutely new. This is one series that everyone should buy and keep for numerous re-viewings!

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Summary: Highly Entertaining!
Comment: This is a great, entertaining show! it's no where near accurate but that doesn't really matter, it's loosely based on the life of Henry VIII and that's all I need. it's fun to watch and full of drama!

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Summary: Dazzlingly beautiful, and a great invitation to study the period
Comment: Yes, there are inaccuracies, as others have pointed out here. This is a dramatization and this is elegant popular entertainment. As an armchair historian, in love with the stories of Henry VIII, I find it absolutely gripping. The acting is for the most part marvelous, and the idea of doing these great personages as compellingly attractive people is a brilliant one. I think there is plenty enough here to draw a person into good books about Henry and the English Reformation. One thing I do like very much is that Anne Boleyn is being presented as the complex woman she obviously was; and Catherine of Aragon has been presented with immense dignity and respect. But the reason I've signed on here to recommend this series is that I really think it will encourage serious study on the part of many as to what really went on when Henry broke with the Catholic Church, and when popular entertainment invites us to study, to learn more, as well as giving us delight, well, that is worth something. The portrait of Thomas More is excellent, and the actor playing Anne Boleyn's father is quite remarkable. Finally, let me confess: there is something delicious about this series, something thrilling. I find myself charmed by it. Of course I wish the Catholic Church was presented with considerablly more understanding on the part of the writers. But in spite of that I continue to watch the second season, as enthralled as I was by the first. And I've ordered a whole slew of new books on Henry just because of this series, so I'm proof myself of what I'm suggesting here: this will encourage the serious study of history. --- The art direction and the costumes are gorgeous. The lighting is breathtaking. --- The sets are glorious. I hope Showtime gives us more of this top notch entertainment.

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Summary: Great to have
Comment: I am enjoying all over again the first season of The Tudors. I had missed some episodes and found it great to see it in its entirety and know I will look forward to year two. I really found the cast and story to be great as well as the video which was of very good quality. It also allows the viewer to let the story become an integral part of the viewing.

Ruthie DK

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Editorial Reviews:

The Tudors presents the rarely dramatized tumultuous early years of King Henry VIII s nearly 40 year omnipotent reign (1509-1547). In addition to his famous female consorts and 20+ year marriage to Catherine of Aragon to the infamous dalliance with Anne Boleyn the series delves in to Henry s most notable political relationship and the deconstruction of the Roman Catholic Church in England.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 097368516045 Manufacturer No: 851604