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June 28, 2008
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Byline: Reviews by By Damon Smith

The Other Boleyn Girl (Cert 15), Universal Pictures (UK)

Like many 16th century fathers, Sir Thomas Boleyn (Mark Rylance) is determined to secure his family's future through the marriages of his children. Thomas's wife Elizabeth (Kristin Scott Thomas) deplores her husband's actions but is powerless to stop his meddling.

Mary (Scarlett Johansson) is betrothed to William Carey (Benedict Cumberbatch) to the obvious annoyance of her older sister Anne (Natalie Portman) "Younger than me, more beautiful than me. I am ...

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