What makes this version spectacular is the "modern-day" setting of this Shakespearean classic with imagery invoking that of Nazi Germany. The costumes, sets and mannerisms are perfect for the era, so much so that Shakespeare's lines never seem out of place and the dialogue is han...( read more)
Visually interesting and simplified re-telling of Richard III.
Set in hypothetical 1930's England where Civil War has left the country amid Fascist rule. All of the cast is fantastic (accept Annette Bening)
Nothing special. Ian McKellen is great as usual, so is Annette Bening. Overall not that memorable.
Visually stunning, perfectly delivered, and one of the best-written scripts I've yet heard. Kudos to the Bard - his biting sarcasm and scalding insinuations never get old. McKellen shines in all his classically-trained glory, bringing humanity and gritty, base desire to one of ...( read more)
Apparently there's bits of Brighton in it. There's also Richard II (2005) "Shakespeare's classic play is transferred to warring gang factions of a notorious, contemporary Brighton housing project". Now that I'd like to see
This is the first movie I ever saw Sir Ian McKellen in -- and what a knockout performance! It'll make you want to brush up on your Shakespeare.
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