Burton & Taylor

I already know Helena Bonham Carter is a good actress from The King's Speech. But Dominic West delivering such an intriguing performance and embodying one of the greatest actors of the entire film era is something else altogether. I was pleasantly surprised by how these two portrayed both legendary actors. If you want to learn something about Burton and Taylor, I think this film is a good way to go. It's not very controversial, but the film also doesn't try to be overly sensitive. It's balanced for TV. It’s worth a watch. (04/11/2014)

The phenomenon of Liz Taylor and her tumultuous relationship with Richard Burton has found a place in the hearts of many. This couple is famous for a number of post-war films from the 60s and 70s such as: Cleopatra, The V.I.P.s, The Sandpiper, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Taming of the Shrew, Doctor Faustus, The Comedians, Boom!, Under Milk Wood, Hammersmith Is Out, Divorce His - Divorce Hers, and they logically fascinated their audiences in the theatrical version of "Private Lives" that played on Broadway in 1983. They were married twice, divorced twice, but they never stopped interesting the public. This is, of course, excellent material for an intimate behind-the-scenes drama of that last show of theirs, performed by Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West. Of course, viewers who are familiar with the realities are better off, while those who want to know more must look elsewhere. But let's be glad it wasn't another week with Marylin. Because soon films will be made about key minutes in the lives of famous people, and that will be unbearable. (10/24/2020)