Burton & Taylor

I already know that Helena Bonham Carter is a good actress, that's what I learned from "The King's Speech". But Dominic West presenting such an interesting performance and embodying one of the greatest actors of the entire film era, that's something else. I was pleasantly surprised by both of them and their interpretation of these legendary actors. If you want to learn something about Burton and Taylor, I think this film is a good way to do it. It's not too controversial, but the film doesn't try to be too sensitive either. It's a well-balanced television production. It's worth watching. (11.04.2014)

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. (24.10.2020)