Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Ploydsge just watch it!

Hulkeasexo it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

chaswe-28402 Although enthusiastic about this film thirteen years ago, I now have reservations. The history is just too dodgy, with people in positions they never held; faked, chaotic or completely omitted battles; and several pointlessly altered incidents and situations. Why was it thought necessary to invent alternative facts in this messy way ? History, it seems, is always being re-written --- by both sides. Consider how Cromwell has been maligned and misrepresented for 400 years by the benighted Catholic Irish. Read "Cromwell: An Honourable Enemy" by Tom Reilly, born and bred in Drogheda. The Parliamentary cavalry should have attacked, boot to boot, in a resolute and tightly packed wedge, with "a steady round trot", as learned from the Swedish army in the 30 years war, not in this flamboyant disorderly manner.That said, I thought the personalities of Cromwell and Charles I were well presented by Harris and Guinness. The other characters were not well played, quite apart from the inaccurate ways they were directed. Prince Rupert was simply ridiculous, and the future Charles II, one of Britain's sleaziest and most treacherous monarchs, was way off piste. Though he was too young here to have got into his dissolute stride. Film is well worth seeing, nevertheless, more than once.

trimmerb1234 It is strange indeed that there is such a variety of interpretations of the film, quibbles about historical accuracy etc. when the closing narration both makes crystal clear what the film's purpose is and makes claims far more controversial than the film's strongest detractors have noticed. The narration celebrates the change from absolute to a constitutional Monarchy and Cromwell for bringing it about. It says that the 5 years of Cromwell's "reign" brought about an England "feared, respected and powerful". It takes obvious pride in him not just on England's behalf but much more widely as having established the principal of the primacy of parliament over the monarchy. Surprising that reviews quibbling over points of historical accuracy don't mention this narration with its central claim and entirely uncritical celebration of Cromwell.Since 1899 a statue of Cromwell has had a prominent location in the gardens of the British Houses of Parliament, something not without controversy from then until now. The statue's continuing presence can be read as Parliament's loud - and proud - assertion of its primacy.The script and the choice of one of the UK's finest actors, Alec Guinness, gave a gracious and nuanced portrayal of Charles 1. The choice of Richard Harris added to a blunt, forceful and determined Cromwell. The portrayal of a Parliament left to make up its own rules - and Cromwell's dramatic return with the Army to impose his view is memorableIt is a fine and interesting film, also a history lesson but one not everyone would celebrate. It is about politics, not pageantry

Michael Thomson First of all Cromwell is a decent enough film to make it worthy of the 2 hours 10 mins approx that you will spend watching it, there certainly are worse things you could be doing with your time and much worse films you could be watching, take Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy 2, a film very few people will have heard of but count yourselves lucky you have not had to suffer it.Now the film is not that historically accurate at times but if you wanted to be bombarded with information about the time then you would probably be watching a BBC programme with Simon Schama presenting it and lets be honest how many films are truly accurate to history? Braveheart and Titanic aren't but they have a lot in the realm of entertainment and what makes a good film. Cromwell has some but not to the extent of those just mentioned. There are more interesting moments and there are moments where some of you will likely want to just turn it off and possibly put something else on which has a lot more action. There is a lot of talking in this film but a decent couple of battles in the middle of it to break it up.The performances of the film are both good and bad. Alec Guinness gives an excellent portrayal of King Charles I and I truly thought he was the King but lets be honest did we expect anything less from one of the all time greats? Richard Harris (everyones favourite Dumbledore) is a mixed bag in this film. He has moments where he is okay but I found him quite wooden overall and certainly not his best performance. He also seems to shout in most the scenes he is in and apparently he did damage to his voice because of it - Yeah not really surprised if I'm honest.The score of the film was quite good but there were parts where I found some of the music to be a bit out of place with what was happening on screen. The Direction and Cinematography were okay but nothing special.Overall this was quite an enjoyable film at times and gives you a good outline of the events that happened at the time despite its historical inaccuracies.If you enjoyed this review I suggest you read Empire Magazines review of it which I found quite amusing if a little harsh - http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/review.asp?FID=132226

jamescallumburton Disgusted with the policies of the tyrannical king Charles the first Oliver Cromwell , a puritan and god fearing man decides to head for the new world. However his plans are soon to be put aside as he ventures forth to lead Parliament against the monarchy and bring about a new order of government that still exists today. Richard Harris gives a fiery and impressive performance as Cromwell and captures the sense of a holy man with an unyielding sense of duty and unequalled ambition. Alec Guiness always gives a charismatic performance and portrays the king in a respectable manor. With notable performances from Robert Morley and Charles Gray amongst others. The battle scenes are excellent with a sense of tremendous scale and stature. The costumes are lavish and beautiful to view. All in all Cromwell stands out as one of the best historical films to date. The history i believe is quite incorrect however it certainly dosen't spoil the film. An excellent film with a great cast and production.