The film 'Firebrand' explores the marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine Parr, focusing on themes of power and trust. Jude Law portrays a tyrannical Henry VIII, while Alicia Vikander embodies a survivor in her role as Katherine Parr. The movie aims to shift the narrative from Henry VIII to Katherine Parr, with Law going to great lengths for his character, including wearing a unique perfume. Reviews highlight the feminist edge and authenticity of the film, although some note a stronger focus on Henry VIII. 'Firebrand' is currently playing in theaters, receiving mixed feedback on its portrayal of historical events.
Review: Jude Law rages through 'Firebrand' as a mercurial royal while Alicia Vikander hangs on https://t.co/wTjjAXwtGt
Firebrand: Jude Law wore a fecal matter perfume on the set of the Henry VIII drama https://t.co/am10YP7F2e https://t.co/6h1okl10S3
Review by Michael O'Sullivan: Alicia Vikander and Jude Law star in the counterfactual Tudor drama “Firebrand.” https://t.co/zGdtRv0uxm
Jude Law made headlines when he revealed he wore a special fecal matter perfume to play Henry VIII in 'Firebrand.' EW talks to him about the response. https://t.co/47qIKSzTA7
Starring Alicia Vikander, Firebrand attempts a feminist take on the story of Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII, but oddly enough, Jude Law, playing the King, almost runs off with the movie. https://t.co/H5Lgss8fer
#Firebrand tackles its source material in a way that feels authentic, even if it's not all there with the facts. #filmreview #FirebrandMovie https://t.co/qaQ2Oi0lZK
Firebrand review: Alicia Vikander and Jude Law reign over a familiar historical narrative https://t.co/291Hv1cOZU https://t.co/04pI2zddIC
FIREBRAND is now playing in theaters from @roadsidetweets #AliciaVikander #JudeLaw #ErinDoherty #EddieMarsan #SamRiley #SimonRussellBeale #FilmTwitter Please check out @ema_sasic's review & my #NBPpodcast interview with Director #KarimAïnouz here: https://t.co/yN4XdeI7Lr
Firebrand is a period drama with a feminist edge. https://t.co/a9EEIZ9ON1
Jude Law, who plays Henry VIII in the new film “Firebrand” and has been a major star for more than a quarter of a century, will be the subject of a special in-person tribute during this year's Mill Valley Film Festival. https://t.co/Gqp367EbA4
Alicia Vikander and Jude Law star in “Firebrand,” a take on the exploits of Henry VIII’s last wife, Katherine Parr. https://t.co/ixyPZfethh
#Firebrand makes Henry VIII's final wife, Catherine Parr, more than the last line of a nursery rhyme. Stars Alicia Vikander and Jude Law tell us about the movie that leans more into the 'domestic drama' than royal history. https://t.co/O8DdtJ2Jj8
FIREBRAND review https://t.co/qVTW9zpYDp | #Firebrand #FirebrandMovie
The new Tudor drama Firebrand is marketed as the movie that finally gives Katherine Parr her due, but it's just as transfixed by Henry VIII as most. @LacyMB digs in: https://t.co/Mo8jXxr1tP
Jude Law embraced 'stinky method' for new movie about King Henry VIII https://t.co/JT7Kf2X49i
A great visit from Jude Law! ✨ You can see him next in Karim Aïnouz's FIREBRAND, which opens theatrically this Friday (6/14). https://t.co/ClfW0melDW
Transforming into Henry VIII for the new movie Firebrand wasn't an easy feat for Jude Law. https://t.co/q5n9bqdOJu
‘Firebrand’ review: Katherine Parr tale succeeds, fall short of potential https://t.co/tw3wCSvkIi https://t.co/qpL6ony788
Jude Law Explains Why He Wore Blood and Feces-Scented Perfume for New Movie: 'A Stinky Method' (Exclusive) https://t.co/spFKCkkGBT
Alicia Vikander, Jude Law on How 'Firebrand' Works to "Steal Back the Narrative" From Henry VIII to Katherine Parr https://t.co/jED2YvEWFu
Alicia Vikander looks leggy in glittery ruffled gown as she reunites with Jude Law at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of their film Firebrand https://t.co/vai77AkxAi
At #Firebrand screening #AliciaVikander #JudeLaw https://t.co/1jKQ3Bz4f6
Jude Law is a fetid, power-mad Henry VIII with Alicia Vikander as his sixth and final wife, Catherine Parr, rescued from the historical footnotes in Karim Aïnouz’s FIREBRAND, opening Friday. My @THR review https://t.co/ldOjTxA1Gy
"I think this film is about a survivor— [Katherine Parr] stepped into this job of being his wife, knowing where the previous wives had ended up... She knew she needed him to trust her more than anything."— Alicia Vikander on her role in 'Firebrand' https://t.co/QQNCkFsoS6 https://t.co/XRyTJvPASF
"At its heart, this film is about a marriage between a man and a woman rather than a king and a queen—it's about tyranny, power, and questioning those in power." — Jude Law on the underlying themes of "Firebrand" and its relevance to today's audience. https://t.co/6rIhXBEu4u