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Okay, I'll admit, I'm always a bit hesitant when it comes to costume dramas. I don't know what it is about 20th century portrayals of 16th - 18th century poofy skirts, powdered wigs, and monarchy, but I swear, once combined with a runtime of two hours, it just signals to my brain, "potential slog". Luckily, that wasn't the case here.
Marion is such a good actress. She really made this movie, I think, and she brought so much spunk and pluckiness to her role. She may faint and pine but Mary Tudor is no pushover, and at one point she dons male clothing and busts out of the palace. This is my favorite part of the film, especially when she gets into a swordfight. I also couldn't help but notice that Marion wouldn't look out of place in the 60s with that long hair, minidress-like tunic and knee length boots.
Mary and Brandon really weren't very good at actually, y'know, hiding their affair. The most egregious moment is when Brandon's arrested and he and Mary hold hands and coo each other in distress... in front of the king and the entire court. *facepalm* And I got so much anxiety when they kept stalling before running the first time. Yes yes, you love each other, now just get into the passage!
Ah... tinting. It's like a funland of Skittle-flavored stained glass when there's this many colors. There's also some handcoloring near the end with some torch flames painted yellow, which makes for a cool effect.
New favorite title: "Cover that arm, hussy!"
Marion is such a good actress. She really made this movie, I think, and she brought so much spunk and pluckiness to her role. She may faint and pine but Mary Tudor is no pushover, and at one point she dons male clothing and busts out of the palace. This is my favorite part of the film, especially when she gets into a swordfight. I also couldn't help but notice that Marion wouldn't look out of place in the 60s with that long hair, minidress-like tunic and knee length boots.
Mary and Brandon really weren't very good at actually, y'know, hiding their affair. The most egregious moment is when Brandon's arrested and he and Mary hold hands and coo each other in distress... in front of the king and the entire court. *facepalm* And I got so much anxiety when they kept stalling before running the first time. Yes yes, you love each other, now just get into the passage!
Ah... tinting. It's like a funland of Skittle-flavored stained glass when there's this many colors. There's also some handcoloring near the end with some torch flames painted yellow, which makes for a cool effect.
New favorite title: "Cover that arm, hussy!"