This movie was like one of those historical romance novels, only you watch it, rather than read it. I appreciated that, because I got to see all the great costumes and settings, rather than just picturing them in my mind. Also, it takes place in one of my favorite time periods: Restoration England. For all his faults, I liked King Charles II.
I think Michael York did a good job portraying the pleasure-loving monarch (who also had a good heart), and Emma Samms looked lovely as the notorious Barbara Palmer, Lady Castlemaine.
As for the hero and heroine of the tale, both Hugh Grant and Lysette Anthony fit their roles well. She was very much a 17thc lady, while he was a perfect highwayman (nobleman in disguise).
There are other familiar faces here: John mills, Oliver Reed, Robet Morley, to add a bit more star quality to the tale.
I thought it could have been a bit longer and the storyline more involved, but a good story, nonetheless.
I think Michael York did a good job portraying the pleasure-loving monarch (who also had a good heart), and Emma Samms looked lovely as the notorious Barbara Palmer, Lady Castlemaine.
As for the hero and heroine of the tale, both Hugh Grant and Lysette Anthony fit their roles well. She was very much a 17thc lady, while he was a perfect highwayman (nobleman in disguise).
There are other familiar faces here: John mills, Oliver Reed, Robet Morley, to add a bit more star quality to the tale.
I thought it could have been a bit longer and the storyline more involved, but a good story, nonetheless.