Directed by:
Gillies MacKinnonScreenplay:
Jimmy McGovernCinematography:
Nigel WilloughbyComposer:
John E. KeaneCast:
Robert Carlyle, Clémence Poésy, Richard Coyle, Maria Popistasu, Catherine McCormack, Gary Lewis, Tim McInnerny, Emilia Fox, Michael Fassbender (more)VOD (1)
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Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot. (official distributor synopsis)
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Barrels of gunpowder, assassinations (or attempted assassinations), and one family lineage are what connect the two parts of this miniseries. Otherwise they are completely different and unfortunately they clash rather than complement each other and give a cohesive impression. That's also why I can't rate it as one long film, although I could watch it for three hours without a break.___I would give the first part of the film three stars, because it doesn't really have the same quality as the 1971 film Mary, Queen of Scots (I was most disappointed that the role of Lord Bothwell was not played by someone truly charismatic). The lead actress Clémence Poésy was, of course, magical.___I give the second part four stars, mainly for the amazing and perfect Robert Carlyle. The dusty plot itself, performed by Catesby, Percy, Fawkes (an unrecognizable Michael Fassbender) and co. was also successful, and as far as I can judge, the authors stuck to the historical documents as much as possible. The result? Three and a half stars.
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