Room For Another?

I have just been basking in the cinematic delights of Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana et al in The Other Boleyn Girl.  Having heard mixed reviews from both amateur and professional audiences, my expectations were modest, which always bodes well for the film on trial.  With such talented actors the film seemed to be on the right track, but then this wouldn't have been the first film to boast a star-studded cast yet be branded an underachiever. Fortunately, the performances didn't disappoint, and the plot was tense and engaging.  Perhaps it was the fact that I watched this with my sister that made the story of two sisters torn apart all the more poignant, but either way I was surprised to find myself wiping away a little tear at the end (just one, mind - I'm not a big crier).  With such depth of emotion, I'd happily sign myself up to be part of the Boleyn clan.  If it wasn't for all the beheadings, that is....