A Man for All Seasons (1966)

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Wow. I don't know what I could say that would add to the greatness of this movie. See it.

Disclaimer: I spent seven years acquiring degrees in English Lit. As this film focuses on a major figure from English history--Sir Thomas More--the movie is saturated with the flavor and style of the era. I love this kind of thing. If you enjoyed the style and/or subject matter of films like Shakespeare in Love et all, you'd probably be a candidate for this movie. Also, the film won 6 Oscars and tons of other award, so maybe other people liked it too.

The important thing to understand is that the movie combines historical accuracy with impossibly great acting. T. More's life has been idealized many times, this is a top-notch example. The film isn't one of those standard 1960 moralizing, predictable films. I mean, you probably know how it ends, but the narrative remains exciting. Its a must-see for any respectable movie-buff.

Favorite aspects: The actor who plays King Henry VIII is excellent, lends a lot of drama and character to the roll. Excellent cinematography and perfectly paced. 7.5 slices out of 8.