FROM THE BACK OF THE BOX:
Three different, yet equally relentless women vie for the throne in 15th Century England.
FROM THE BACK OF MY BRAIN:
“The White Queen” focuses on Edward IV and his young Elizabeth. Destined to be part of history, as part of the losing side…they would grow to love each other. The warring factions and court struggle to take the throne is compelling. However, it is the young Rebecca Ferguson who holds attention as the titular character. She goes from a charming young Elizabeth and burns into a true monarch of the British throne. But, something was missing along the way.
Starz has just been on a hot streak with their mini-series events. They paint the show in broad strokes, but the general sense of history is there. England spent most of the time after the Magna Carta and before the Glorious Revolution in a never-ending squabble with a set line of families. Everyone thought that their bloodline gave them a direct tie to the greater chain of being. Elizabeth Woodville wasn’t always meant for great things, but watching as power corrupts her absolutely is so decadent. I think that the mini-series speaks to something greater about the nature of political power. It’s one thing to say that you want to run, it’s another to keep it from going to your head. Needless to be said, their side lost and we got another two or three Henry monarchs before Queen Elizabeth I took over.
The Blu-Ray comes with featurettes and a digital copy. The A/V Quality sports a strong enough 1080p transfer. That being said, the Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track really sings at ever possibly moment. The dynamic of politics vs. violence really plays well throughout the War of the Roses. In the end, I’d recommend a purchase to the curious.
RELEASE DATE: 02/04/2014
