The Tudors: The Complete Third Season
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Actor: Henry Cavill, James Frain, Jonathan Rhys MeyersBrand: PARAMOUNT HOME VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 413 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-12-15
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Showtime / Paramount
DVD Reviews of The Tudors: The Complete Third Season
DVD Review: Love the Tudors
Summary: 5 Stars
Item got here very quickly, and was in perfect condition.
I love everything about it--but you MUST see Seasons 1 & 2 first!
DVD Review: Sad Decline of Majesty
Summary: 3 Stars
I had planned to see the entire visually stunning THE TUDORS series before remarking on them, but after viewing Season 3, I had to speak out.
In the first 2 programs the youthful exuberance of a very sexy Jonathan Rhys Meyers is set to a visual symphony of the highest production values. Acting, set, costumes, script (more often than not), all of the highest quality. Ok, watching some Brit monarch running around yelling "I am the King of England" or "I Am the Queen of England" gets a bit fraying on the nerves, but one can a least tolerate it when it's part of a dramatic whole.
One thing I liked about Seasons 1 & 2 is the slant it gives to the main female characters. Princess Mary, usually depicted by British history as inherently sinister, is given a less propagandized role in this movie. She is more balanced, even attractive. Another case of this approach is seen in the character of Queen Jane. History usually paints her as a kind-hearted simpleton. Again, not in this flix. Not only is the actress who plays Jane ravishingly blonde & beautiful, her acts of charity in trying to reconcile Henry to his 2 daughters are based as much on a thoughtful, diplomatic overview then a simple, kindly nature. Little Princess Elizabeth is adorable
All good stuff, right? So what went wrong?
The elements of physical torture & sexual manipulation that were more or less intrinsic to the storyline, become increasing cruel & even grotesque in Season 3. This could be overlooked but for one simple fact: Like movie stars in old Hollywood, romantic, historic characters (especially women) were not allowed to appear to age from teen to middle age. This is how Jonathan Rhys Meyers is presented. Oh, he's a little rough around the edges in Season 3, but he doesn't essential age, not his face, not his character. In short, he is completely out of his depth.
There is a totally ridiculous scene thrown in where the bitter, aging Henry is approaching madness (in part probably physically caused by disease) and has a sort of artsy-fartsy dialogue with his "Fool." Where the hell did this "Fool" come from? Not from any preceeding scene in the series. The actor who plays the Fool is a veteran of British drama, but for all his technique he cannot do anything but appear completely out of context. It is an embarrassing & unnecessary interlude
Well, enough said--but my last remark is this: Look at the cover art of each program. From 1-2 to 3 is a descent from class to sleaze. What began as a potential masterpiece degrades to the level of Caligula...well, it's not THAT bad.
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DVD Review: Good but not great
Summary: 3 Stars
I was extremly excited for season 3 after the 1st 2 seasons, but with the addition of new characters and the, um, beheading of others, I didn't think this season lived up to what it previously was. I was confused by some of the new character who were acting as if they were always on the show. Also there were just some plain boring episodes.DVD Review: Incredible Series!
Summary: 5 Stars
Outside of the very little I learned in school, I didn't have a lot of knowledge about the Tudors and Henry VIII's reign, however this was such a compelling series that I've since bought the books to study more on this period. I think this was the whole point of creating the series - to bring it to a new audience and to entertain us at the same time, which they've done a remarkable job. I'm not going to knock the show for historical inaccuracies nor even for JRM's appearance. I would rather use a stretch of my imagination than see unrealistic make-up or Jonathan Rhys Meyers have to pack on the pounds. I think wardrobe has done well adding bulk to his frame and it's only when he's shirtless that we see those beautiful abs.
I also don't understand those who put down Season 3, don't blame it on the show. Blame it on the history! Anne Boleyn (remarkably portrayed by Natalie Dormer) was a force of nature that brought vitality and passion to Henry VIII...of course their courtship and marriage, and all of its reprecussions, are going to be more compelling! Their relationship got two whole seasons, while the writers and producers are having to cram four years from her execution to Cromwell's execution into only 8 episodes this season. His "beloved," which he also called Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn this as well, Jane Seymour did deliver him a son at her own peril, I failed to see the chemistry and love between the two actors...was it just her gift of baby Edward that she got this coveted role as his truest love? And like others have pointed out, Joss Stone is such a lovely young woman and did wonderfully portraying Anne of Cleves, who I'm glad she was able to walk away from Henry. Such compelling history, I'm glad Showtime has taken on this endeavor and looking forward to the final set of DVDs.
DVD Review: henry 8th
Summary: 4 Stars
very enjoyable---does not follow the exact history but close enough----in fact it is a good exercise for those of us who love this period of history--the tudors, to recognise the differencs between the tv movie and the real facts---good stuff!
Description of The Tudors: The Complete Third Season
TV's most sexy and scandalous hit drama is back with The Tudors: The Complete Third Season. Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Elvis) stars as a young King Henry VIII, a ruler whose reign changed the course of history forever. Now for the first time on DVD, the complete third season of this delicious and daring drama from Showtime is available in a 3 disc DVD set including every broadcast episode and loads of special features including and the first two episodes of Showtime's hit show United States of Tara and an exclusive featurette called the Tudors Timelines. Plus unlock even more bonus features on your PC including interviews with Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Annabelle Wallis, Henry Cavill, Joss Stone, and Max Van Sydow!Stills from Tudors: Season Three (Click for larger image)
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