The Other Boleyn Girl:
A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history, The Other Boleyn Girl tells the story of two beautiful sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary Boleyn (Scarlett Johansson) who, driven by their familys blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII. (Eric Bana) While both women eventually share the kings bed, only one will ascend to the throne for a brief and turbulent reign that ends tragically with a swing of the executioners sword.
Pride and Predjudice:
The five Bennet sisters have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life - finding a husband. However, the eldest Lizzie can think of 100 reasons not to marry. When Mrs Bennet hears the exciting news that a wealthy bachelor and his circle of sophisticated friends are to take up summer residence in a nearby mansion the Bennets are abuzz with the hope that potential suitors will be in full supply. Obligingly, the newcomer, Mr Charles Bingley, is immediately taken with the eldest sister Jane. However, when Lizzie meets up with the darkly handsome and snobbish Mr Darcy, what seems like a match made in heaven quickly becomes divided by pride and prejudice. Can they get past this and can Lizzie finally find a reason to marry?
