Mary Queen of Scots (1971) Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEW

NEW Mary Queen Of Scots (DVD)

(Warning: this film is available in vhs and region 2 dvd only!)

Starring: Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton

Director: Charles Jarrott

Genre: Historical Fiction

Setting: 16th Century Scotland and England

Length: 129 minutes

Rating: ☆☆½

Normally this film would be right up my alley, as I am a history buff and this is one of my favorite historical episodes. However, I found that, unless you really knew the facts prior to watching this movie, you'd probably be pretty lost. While the acting was good (and I LOVE Vanessa Redgrave!), the complexities of the situation and the story development weren't well portrayed. The Scottish scenery was lovely and the costumes rich and beautifully accurate, but this movie on the whole wasn't the best representation of this fascinating chapter in history.