The Lion in Winter - 1968

The Lion in Winter – 1968

1968, 135 minutes

English

5 Stars

This multiple award-winning movie is available on Netflix, as is the remake. Rainy Day has not seen the remake. The story revolves around the dysfunctional family of Henry II and his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their three remaining sons. Some of the best lines ever written are spoken, the costumes are wonderful, and there are enough laughs to keep it from being a nightmare! Who will get the throne when Henry dies? Richard (the Lionhearted), Geoff (middle son), or John (the Spoiled one, and possibly a tad imbecilic)? How can one lose with Katharine Hepburn, Peter O'Toole, Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Dalton, and a host of other? Tight, incisive writing, superb acting. The only nit  Rainy Day can pick is the music, it was loud and intrusive—but, after all it was only 1183.

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