The Lion in Winter (1968) | Blu Ray Review | Kino Lorber | Studio Canal | Medieval Christmas

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Dave Watkins Reviews the Kino Lorber blu-ray with a 4k scan by Studio Canal of the 1968 Historical Drama Medieval Christmas Film The Lion in Winter.

In this film review of The Lion in Winter (1968), Dave Watkins dives into the historical drama that explores the political and personal tensions within the royal family of England. Set during Christmas in 1183, the film focuses on the power struggles between King Henry II, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their three sons as they vie for the throne. With an ensemble cast led by Peter O'Toole as Henry II, Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor, and a stellar supporting cast including Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton, the movie delivers riveting performances that elevate its sharp, dialogue-driven screenplay.

The review also discusses the historical accuracy, while noting the liberties taken for dramatic effect, and assesses how these choices impact the film’s emotional depth and thematic resonance.

Overall, The Lion in Winter is both a timeless portrayal of royal power struggles and a compelling family drama.

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 Intro
00:21 The Lion in Winter
00:50 Historically Accurate?
01:16 Kino Lorber / Studio Canal
01:38 VHS (First time watch)
02:22 The Cast (Peter O'Toole, Katherine Hepburn)
2:40 Pre-History
3:20 Eleanor's imprisonment
3:47 Henry's Mistress
4:07 Character/Actor Ages
5:04 The Christmas Court
5:30 Prince John
5:58 Robin Hood timeline
6:49 The Three Sons
6:59 Prince Geoffrey
7:56 Prince Richard
8:40 The stakes are high
8:52 King Philip of France
9:34 Kathrine Hepburn's performance
11:00 Peter O'Toole as King Henry II
12:26 The Mistress - Alais
14:56 The Remake
15:11 The Castle location
15:45 Based on a Stage Play
16:20 The Christmas Tree
17:06 Trivia from back of VHS tape
17:54 Anthony Hopkins as Richard the Lionheart
18:40 Richard's secret (Spoilers)
19:44 The Transfer / Restoration
21:00 The Disc packaging
21:11 Ratings
21:30 Should you add to Christmas View list?
22:29 Outro


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