Reviews

I enjoyed this. Though not quite up to the standard of the original it was still much better than many films. The script is still fast and witty. The production quality is not so high, they obviously did not have the same kind of budget as last time which shows occasionally in the sound and music quality. But this does not spoil ones enjoyment.

Prince John was not acted as well as last time but Henry's mistress (can't remember her name) was much better. In the original I could not see why Henry would be so taken by her - this girl was much more fascinating. The scenes between Henry (Patrick) and her were convincing.

I thought Patrick Stewart and Glen Close hit sparks off one another.

I could believe in these two as ex-husband and wife.

The French King was very different from the Timothy Dalton version but good in his own way.

Worth seeing and interesting to compare it with the original.

This bond was very disappointing, there was little plot and very few witty lines.

Even the sex was dull. We saw none of Bond's usual courtship skills because the woman was willing to jump into bed with him without him having done anything to charm or impress her Shame!

The leading lady had hardly any lines.

We had seen all the good car stunts on the TV before the film, came out.

I know the special effects were great but I admit to getting bored in this film. I preferred the first episode.

The plot line is very simple and getting a bit monotonous.

If there was more dialogue I might get to know the characters more and care about them. Maybe it helps if you have read the books, I haven't.

Some of the lead male actors are quite attractive to look at but even that wasn't enough to keep me awake.

New Zealand looks wonderful!

The unique think about this film is that there aren't any weak performance amongst any of the actors, however small their role.

One actor I feels merits a mention is Christopher Ravenscroft for his portrayal of the French Herald, Mountjoy. He plays a key part in this ply as the only character who meets both English and French leaders until after the battle.

His shock and awe in the tennis balls scene when her realises that Henry isn't a silly young man is terrific.

Great film. I've got on video and watch two or three times a year. My teenage sons were gripped by it. This is the way to introduce teenagers to Shakespeare.

Catherine