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Lady Jane
: This movie is simply fantastic. Helena Bonham Carter was superb in her portrayal of the innocent Lady Jane. If you love history, be sure to check this one out!
As long as you aren't a history purist and don't mind plenty of dramatic license, this is a great movie. This was Helena Bonham Carter's first feature film. She was as brilliant then as she is now. The story centers on the life of Lady Jane, who was named as the successor to Henry VIII's sickly son, Edward. Jane, a devout protestant, is forced into the role by her scheming parents in their attempt to reject the return of Catholicism that the rightful heir, Mary, would bring. Their plot begins with the forced marriage to Guilford Dudley, played by Cary Elwes. What begins as a battle develops into a beautiful love story, only to be torn apart again when Mary returns to claim her throne. I've seen this movie dozens of times and it still makes me cry.
This is a wonderful movie about a girl who remained true to herself through abuse by both her power hungry parents and a society in upheavel. This movie shows that a powerful story combined with amazing performances can be great movie making. The performances by Helena Bonham Carter , Cary Elwes and Patrick Stewart are a compliment to their current success. This is a must see if you enjoyed the recent Oscar nominated Elizabeth. Oh and be sure you have tissues. I dare anyone not to be touched by this movie.
 I saw the movi on TV, so I don't know how much was cut out, but I loved it! I'm really into the Elizabethan era, so a fairly historic movie with my favorite actor was wonderful. I was a bit dismayed that Dudley and Jane fell in love, but I understand the mptives, as obviously some people don't- if the two hated each other, it wouldn't have been such a great movie. All in all great his. fic. flick.
'Lady Jane' is a great film. Helena Bonham Carter gives a wonderful performance as the ill-fated teen-Queen. Although some 'artistic licence' was taken with respect to the relationship between Jane and her husband Guildford Dudley (Cary Elwes)-in fact they had, at best, an amiable relationship- the story remains relatively true to the actual historical events, and the characters' motives were accurately portrayed. 'Lady Jane' has given life and personality to the historical figures the way no book can.
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