Allittlelateto the show here -
But a few observations:
First, I'm a novice Shakespeare fan - read several books in my teens. Limited to movies in these days. Like some of his stuff, hate some of it.
Second observation - sometimes I like to read a few 1 star reviews. Ever notice how people who absolutely abhor a movie elaborate on it in lengthy reviews?
Anyway - most of the few I bothered to read were up-in-atms about the title vs the actual story portrayed. Apparently they all missed the short scene where a young fellow comes to William and asks about writing. Wills line here usesthe title of the movie - in essence, paraphrasing, he tells the young man, 'If you write what you know and feel, then all is true.' So I believe the title reflects that philosophical ideology - why then so cut-&-dried would any viewer assume 'this whole movie story is supposed to true.' ...?
Thirdly, I enjoyed the movie overall and caught much more humour than hard-core Shakespeareans claimed and musr have missed, but I also agree it was a bit more dramatic than expected.
Another observation - I too agreed Dame Judy seemed too old to play the wife - but since most of the characters ages are askew - so what? (I think it came across like a stage play filmed) I think the film cast is cream-of-the-crop adored. So whatever.
I also think it's helpful being a novice, bc I could simply enjoy a movie without influence.
So that may sound 'unlearned' & stupid to some, but think of the many young people who might watch this and simply be inspired to explore more Shakespeare.
Finally, did anyone else think Branaugh looked like Ben Kingsley? 😅
First, I'm a novice Shakespeare fan - read several books in my teens. Limited to movies in these days. Like some of his stuff, hate some of it.
Second observation - sometimes I like to read a few 1 star reviews. Ever notice how people who absolutely abhor a movie elaborate on it in lengthy reviews?
Anyway - most of the few I bothered to read were up-in-atms about the title vs the actual story portrayed. Apparently they all missed the short scene where a young fellow comes to William and asks about writing. Wills line here usesthe title of the movie - in essence, paraphrasing, he tells the young man, 'If you write what you know and feel, then all is true.' So I believe the title reflects that philosophical ideology - why then so cut-&-dried would any viewer assume 'this whole movie story is supposed to true.' ...?
Thirdly, I enjoyed the movie overall and caught much more humour than hard-core Shakespeareans claimed and musr have missed, but I also agree it was a bit more dramatic than expected.
Another observation - I too agreed Dame Judy seemed too old to play the wife - but since most of the characters ages are askew - so what? (I think it came across like a stage play filmed) I think the film cast is cream-of-the-crop adored. So whatever.
I also think it's helpful being a novice, bc I could simply enjoy a movie without influence.
So that may sound 'unlearned' & stupid to some, but think of the many young people who might watch this and simply be inspired to explore more Shakespeare.
Finally, did anyone else think Branaugh looked like Ben Kingsley? 😅