The Lion in Winter (Dramatized) Audiobook

" Take one messed up royal family, add a modern sensiblity and you get this romp through domestic drama circa the time of Henry II. Lurid in all the right ways and surprising in all the satisfying ones, Goldman's tale of backstabbing leads to major fights and major scenery-chewing on a level that would seem campy if the dialogue wasn't so damn good. This will always be one of my pet favorite plays, if only because Eleanor of Aquitaine gets to say the most ridiculous and appropos stuff when she's onstage. "

" "I'd hang you from the nipples but it'd shock the children." "

" Not a huge fan. It's very fluidly written, but it felt like it belonged on TV. "

" The dialogue is so pointed and bitter. I love the fierceness of the characters. The movie is also a must see...one of my favorites. "

" One of my favorite plays to teach--filled with hilarious lines, intentional anachronisms, and an ambiguous denouement. The film is one of the great ones, with an all-star cast. It can be taught nicely after a unit on Becket and Murder in the Cathedral. "

" One of my favorite plays of all time. Loved the movie, loved it on stage as well. "

" one of my very favorite films - this play is full of witty dialog and is a truly wonderful example of historical fiction. GREAT READ! "

" Arvada Center 2011 "

" Oh, holy mackerel how I loved this play... especially Elenore. How can you not love Elenore. And the tapestry scene! "

" Probably my favorite play of all time. "

" One of my favorite plays. I shall play Eleanor before I die. "

" There are so many great lines in this play, both funny and smart; it will stick in your mind for years. "

" The dialog is unparalleled. "

" Not only did I love reading it I loved playing it. "

" Can I add more stars? 5 just isn't enough for this one for me. Sorry to be so overly enthusiastic, but I love this play! "

" I've always thought this is what would happen if Edward Albee took on the Plantagenets. Imagine Becket meets Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf Snappy, witty, caustic, and weirdly moving stuff. "

" Saw this performed by Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Modern dysfunctional families have nothing on these guys. "

" Anything written about Eleanor of Acquitaine peaks my interest. I really enjoyed the movie. "

" This play blew my mind! "

" short play, entertaining. "

" One of my favorite plays to teach--filled with hilarious lines, intentional anachronisms, and an ambiguous denouement. The film is one of the great ones, with an all-star cast. It can be taught nicely after a unit on Becket and Murder in the Cathedral. "

" One of my favorite plays. I shall play Eleanor before I die. "

" Saw this performed by Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Modern dysfunctional families have nothing on these guys. "

" Just saw this at Shakespeare Santa Cruz and loved it!!! It has some wonderful lines. "

" Probably my favorite play of all time. "

" One of my favorites. There isn't a wasted line in this entire play. If you like historic drama, this one's for you. "

" The dialogue and they way the characters interact with each other is hysterical. I love the tapestry sceen! "

" I listened to the audiobook and it was magnificent! All the actors played their parts with passion and wit. I only wish it had been longer! "

" I love this play and cannot help but to make return reads periodically. Goldman was in fine form when writing this... "

" Anything written about Eleanor of Acquitaine peaks my interest. I really enjoyed the movie. "

" Oh, holy mackerel how I loved this play... especially Elenore. How can you not love Elenore. And the tapestry scene! "

" One of my favorite movies and wonderful to read the play. "

" Yes, there are historical inaccuracies. But this is still one of the greatest plays I've ever read. Aside: James is William Goldman's brother. "