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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0054961927692
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Label: ACORN MEDIA
Manufacturer: ACORN MEDIA
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: ACORN MEDIA
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 01, 2007
Running Time: 94 minutes
Sales Rank: 24085
Studio: ACORN MEDIA
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Editorial Review:
Description:
'Affecting and richly enjoyable' —Radio Times
He gave up the throne. What she gave up was perhaps even more painful.
Was American divorcée Wallis Simpson a scheming seductress bent on becoming Queen of England? Or did she get caught up in something she did not understand and could not stop? Based on extensive research, this new drama—starring Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck, 101 Dalmatians) and Stephen Campbell Moore (A Good Woman, Bright Young Things)—marks the first time the famous love story has been told from her point of view.
When their love affair begins, Edward, Prince of Wales, is a charismatic playboy, and Wallis is married to her second husband, businessman Ernest Simpson. Because Edward has had a string of mistresses, his affair with Wallis does nothing more serious than raise a few aristocratic eyebrows. But once he becomes King, the establishment demands that he give up Wallis. His refusal to do so puts her in the middle of the bitter struggle between the King’s heart and his duty to the royal family and the nation.
Also starring Miriam Margolyes (The Age of Innocence, Ladies in Lavender) and Margaret Tyzack (The Forsyte Saga, Match Point).
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE interview with writer Sarah Williams, production notes, production photo gallery, historical photo gallery, and cast filmographies.
Amazon.com:
Wallis Simpson was the been-around-the-block American siren who lured a King of England from his throne, forever changing history. Or was she? The layered and gripping Wallis & Edward a lushly produced British film, dares to look at the infamous affair from the point of view of Mrs. Simpson, and rather sympathetically at that. Simpson, played with an enticing wry humor by the splendid Joely Richardson, is quite happy with her second husband, Ernest, when we meet them at the beginning of the story. Mutual friends introduce them to the Prince of Wales, a callow, rather feckless playboy (played by Stephen Campbell Moore), who becomes transfixed by Mrs. Simpson's refusal to fawn over him. And the chase is on. Richardson is a wonder in the role, bringing sympathy and anguish to the choices faced by her character. If some of the plot points seem a bit hard to swallow--that, say, Ernest, after having a man-to-man with the prince, is the one who encourages a divorce and essentially hands over his wife to Edward--the overall execution is delightful, and, no small feat for a story so well known, completely involving until the end. The behind-the-scenes scheming of the monarchy and those invested in its continuation is sometimes chilling, but always entertaining. At a gala ball, where the Simpsons have arrived as reluctant guests, Edward's mother, the Queen--so laden in jewels virtually none of her hair, neck, or shoulders is visible--sniffs at the vulgarity of the American who dares to wear 'rubies and emeralds.' There'll always be an England--and there'll always be a fascination with the affair that brought down a King. --A.T. Hurley
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A Delightful Movie
It's a television movie so beautifully made. The acting is superb. Stephen Campbell Moore was fantastic in a hit Broadway play, The History Boys, 2 years ago. I was so impressed with his stage performance at the time. Watching this movie reminded me what a great actor he is.
Joely Richardson is also wonderful. She makes you believe that Wallis is a woman worthy of a fight. Indeed in this movie, Edward fought hard for her. Edward was considered a "weak" character in some books. But ... Read More
Rating: - Old Story, New Twist
The tale has been told a million times, but this one takes the view point of Wallis, who comes across as almost as tragic as Edward who gave up his throne for her. Good acting and well done script put this production over the top. Not too long, and paced beautifully. Well worth watching.
Rating: - beautiful made
I give it 5 stars very nice.
especially the love scenes.(wasnt shown in the other movies made)
the characters fit in nicely and its quite exciting to watch.
romantic and lovely.
I will watch it again.
A good quality movie.
Rating:  - A More Sympathetic View of Simpson
This is a gorgeous production of a script, written by a woman who felt that Wallis Simpson had been unfairly villified in England and wanted to present another viewpoint. The story, itself, is fascinating and one can only wonder at the real truths...Did Mrs. Simpson cold-heartedly go after Edward? Did she want to become Queen of England? Did she really want to stay married to Mr. Simpson and just have an affair with Edward? And finally, did she really love this man?
This writer gives ... Read More
Rating: - A Totally New Point of View
This "Wallis and Edward" story is totally unlike any I have seen. I'm fascinated by the story, or I wouldn't be buying all the versions. I would have liked it to be longer, of course, with more detail, but the length (less than 2 hours) could be considered an advantage.
This version presents things the way Wallis may have viewed them. Very unusual is the idea that she didn't want to divorce Ernest Simpson at all, she considered they had a good "partnership," she was sure the future king ... Read More
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