As an avid follower of the story of the finding of Richard III in a car park in Leicester, I was very excited to find it showing at my local cinema on my day off.
It started well and Sally Hawkins is a great actress but bears little resemblance to Phillipa Langley, who does appear in a very short cameo.
Steve Coogan is great as Phillipa's estranged husband and I loved the little historical twist that I won't mention and spoil for those who haven't seen it yet.
However, what happened to Turri King? Not one mention of her in the whole film!
I've just watched a documentary which she presented, and she was involved right up the day before they realised their "hunch" was more than likely correct (sorry couldn't resist) after revealing the curvature of the spine.
Seems sad that Phillipa wasn't given the credit she deserved and also that Turri has been strangely erased.
Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable film.
It started well and Sally Hawkins is a great actress but bears little resemblance to Phillipa Langley, who does appear in a very short cameo.
Steve Coogan is great as Phillipa's estranged husband and I loved the little historical twist that I won't mention and spoil for those who haven't seen it yet.
However, what happened to Turri King? Not one mention of her in the whole film!
I've just watched a documentary which she presented, and she was involved right up the day before they realised their "hunch" was more than likely correct (sorry couldn't resist) after revealing the curvature of the spine.
Seems sad that Phillipa wasn't given the credit she deserved and also that Turri has been strangely erased.
Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable film.