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Adrian Lester, Alfred Molina, Bryce Dallas Howard

Rosalind, the daughter of Duke Senior (the banished duke), is raised at the court of Duke Frederick (who is younger brother to Duke Senior and took over his dukedom), with her cousin Celia (daughter t...( read more  read more... )o Duke Frederick). She falls in love with a young man named Orlando, but before she can even think twice about it, she is banished by Duke Frederick, who threatens death if she comes near the court again. Celia, being Rosalind's best friend, goes with Rosalind (who is disguised as a boy, Ganymede) and Touchstone, the court's fool, to the forest of Arden. Upon their arrival in the forest, they happen upon Orlando and his manservant, who are fleeing the wrath of Orlando's eldest brother. What follows is an elaborate scheme devised by the cross-dressing Rosalind to find out the verity of Orlando's supposed passion for her, and to further capture his heart, through the witty and mischievous façade of Ganymede.

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PG, 2 hrs. 7 min.

Directed by: Kenneth Branagh

Release Date: September 1, 2006

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DVD Release Date: September 25, 2007

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  • shiftyeyeddog
    July 23, 2008
    shiftyeyeddog
    Here's one that snuck completely under my radar, probably because it was apparently made-for-HBO (which I don't have) and not released theatrically. I like Branagh, and I like Kline, but Bryce Dallas Howard in the lead? I'll pass... right?

    Well, I gave it a shot. Kenneth Br...( read more)anagh has successfully returned to the lighter side of Shakespeare for the first time since 1993's Much Ado About Nothing (Love's Labour's Lost is better left overlooked). He again shifts the setting, this time to 19th century Japan. An odd choice, but it kind of works.. once you get used to it. The acting across the board is top-notch, and unlike some other Shakespeare adaptations, they all sound completely natural reciting the dialogue.

    I do have problem with them expecting us to believe the other characters actually thinks she is a man (when all she's done is change her clothes), but I guess that's just one of those things you have to overlook and suspend disbelief.

    As for Bryce, she could not have been more perfect in the role. She is undeniably charming, handles the part masterfully, and is by far the best thing about the film. Maybe it's time to overlook her history of bad Shyamalan films and watch where her promising talent takes her.
  • graveling861
    March 18, 2009
    graveling861
    It started off promising but just got dull.
  • jimbotender
    February 25, 2009
    jimbotender
    I thought at first this was a deteriorating prank.Prithee be monsieur Branagh,for your academic hostility turned boomerang on your facade.Whereas there's love in the air,nectar onto the skin,passion is traveling on different routes.What's the secret ingredient to amuse the untrai...( read more)ned Shakespearean audience with a mediocre play by the bard?Don't ask me,ask Kline and Garai who seemed to be the 2 individuals who obviously acted.
  • ileo
    November 9, 2007
    ileo
    This has always been a favorite of mine from the Shakespeare collection. The beautiful and fascinating tale of Rosalind.
    This film adaptation was brilliant and cultural!
    Loved the music! Loved the scenery!
  • MrsInsomnia
    September 25, 2009
    MrsInsomnia
    William Shakespeare!!!!!!!!
  • RThornhill
    September 18, 2009
    RThornhill
    ....but first I have to read it.
  • nadalovejc
    July 12, 2009
    nadalovejc
    great Shakespeare's adaptation!! nice cinematography...love the scenes!
    great acting from the actors and actresses (love bryce dallas howard!) which kinda brought up the characters to life. btw, david oyelowo looks soo much like kamga!! lmao
  • benjamincwright
    June 25, 2009
    benjamincwright
    An excellent Shakespeare comedy. As usual no one does Shakespeare like Kenneth Branagh. Bryce Dallas Howards disguise as a man is extremely unconvincing but I got some good laughs out of this story.
  • animefreakbloodgoth
    June 23, 2009
    animefreakbloodgoth
    i love it , it was very beautiful .....
  • daomdark
    May 31, 2009
    daomdark
    Funny movie but something was missing, i dont know what it was, the plot is shakespeareanish, good acting, the musics simple and the scenarios are marvelous...

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September 21, 2007
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

Kenneth Branagh is in danger of becoming the next Kenneth Branagh, in a career of serial self-replication as our last unstoppable screen Shakespearean. full review

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