From history buffs to the person that loves afternoon soap operas, dramas can be an easy to buy gift idea that is sure to be highly enjoyed. If you’re unsure of the type of movie your “object of gift affection” would take pleasure in, try one of these high rated, high grossing hits that is sure to please.
The Other Boleyn Girl
A European history drama, Natalie Portman stars as Anne Boleyn, daughter of brother in law to the Duke of Norfolk, Thomas Boleyn. She is sent to the court of King Henry VII in hopes of becoming his mistress, in return producing a male heir that the king’s wife Catherine of Aragon has yet to conceive. With a bad first impression the King falls for Anne’s recently married sister Mary Boleyn, played by Scarlett Johansson, and Anne finds herself in competition with her sister for the love of King Henry VII. An unforgettable story of love and infidelity makes this movie a must see.
- Director: Justin Chadwick
- Writers: Peter Morgan and Philippa Gregory
- Released: 29 February 2008
- Running Time: 115 Min
- MPAA: PG-13
The Women
For Sex and the City fans The Women may be the perfect fit. Based off a modern script of the 1939 screenplay, The Women follows a group of close friends as they face challenges in their personal lives despite their large bank balances. Things really turn sour when Mary, avid volunteer and committed wife, finds out through her high end manicurist that her husband has been seeing the “spritzer-girl” from Saks 5th Avenue’s perfume counter. This is a movie that every woman is sure to appreciate.
- Director: Diane English
- Writers: Diane English, Clare Boothe Luce, Anita Loos, and Jane Murfin
- Released: 12 September 2008
- Running Time: 114 Min
- MPAA: PG-13
The Duchess
Played by Keira Knightley, Georgina the Duchess of Devonshire is an opinionated aristocrat and one of the biggest fashion idols of the 18th century. Despite her extravagant over the top parties and hats she suffers a deep sadness as her relationship with her husband the Duke of Devonshire spirals downhill. With her husband’s mistress moving in, Georgina suffers life in a love triangle. The Duke falls in love with Bess, Bess with the Duke, yet the Duke prohibits Georgina from aspiring her love, a local politician. Based on a true story, you haven’t seen the best of 2008 until you’ve seen this film.
- Director: Saul Dibb
- Writers: Jeffrey Hatcher, Anders Thomas Jensen, and Saul Dibb
- Released: 10 October 2008
- Running Time: 110 Min
- MPAA: PG-13
John Adams
An HBO TV mini series, John Adams is a great movie for the history lover. Depicting the life of John Adams, the second United States President, and the birth of the United States this movie has all of the good fundamentals of a quality drama.
- Director: Tom Hooper
- Writers: Kirk Ellis and David McCullough
- Released: 16 March 2008
- MPAA: NR
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
A poor woman recently fired from her job, Miss Pettigrew steals a client’s number from a social assistant’s agency and takes a job for a day as an aide to an unfaithful yet vivacious young woman Delysia. An aspiring actress and local songstress, Miss Pettigrew must help Delysia get through her day without any of Delysia’s lovers suspecting her affairs. It isn’t long before Miss Pettigrew realizes that this is no ordinary day at work. Join Miss Pettigrew for a day of surprises that will keep you guessing.
- Director: Bharat Nalluri
- Writers: David Magee, Simon Beaufoy and Winnifred Watson
- Released: 27 March 2008
- Running Time: 92 Min
- MPAA: PG-13
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