I caught this by sheer accident on BBC C4 last night backed on to another Shakespeare program.
I was immediately caught by it..the fabulous comittment to culture in the face of 'dumbing down' shown by Pacino and his team was overwhelming. I too had not thought it possible from american film stars!!
His characterisation of Richard was amazing. His fellow actors were equally impressive and the scenes where they discuss the plot, its meaning historically and it's meaning in human terms were gripping.
The intercut scenes of British establishment lovies pontificating on why Americans can't do Shakespeare highlighted the pretensiousness of our approach. I would prefer Pacino anyday to a 100 Brannagh's or Jacobi's!!
The costume scenes had a kind of byzantine grandeur and I was constantly reminded of Orson Welles, or his influence.
Shore's music is tremendous and meets the high standard of the rest of this movie.
I will be adding this to my collection at the earliest opportunity.
Watch and be amazed!!
I was immediately caught by it..the fabulous comittment to culture in the face of 'dumbing down' shown by Pacino and his team was overwhelming. I too had not thought it possible from american film stars!!
His characterisation of Richard was amazing. His fellow actors were equally impressive and the scenes where they discuss the plot, its meaning historically and it's meaning in human terms were gripping.
The intercut scenes of British establishment lovies pontificating on why Americans can't do Shakespeare highlighted the pretensiousness of our approach. I would prefer Pacino anyday to a 100 Brannagh's or Jacobi's!!
The costume scenes had a kind of byzantine grandeur and I was constantly reminded of Orson Welles, or his influence.
Shore's music is tremendous and meets the high standard of the rest of this movie.
I will be adding this to my collection at the earliest opportunity.
Watch and be amazed!!