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Summary: A Rose By any other name could only be Shakespeare
Review: A smart witty comedy that will have you laughing out loud. Listen carefully to the lines, often you will recognize lines that are actually from Shakespeare's plays. One does not have to be too knowlegeable of the Bard's work to enjoy this film. As usual, Geoffrey Rush is brilliant and the rest of the cast does not disappoint. Colin Firth is deliciously bad as Lord Wessex, further proving what a good and often underated actor he is. Joesph Fiennes and Gweynth Paltrow are wonderfully romantic together. The chemistry between the two is wonderful and electrifying. Top to bottom a wonderful cast to support the genius of Tom Stoppard.
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Summary: A masterpiece even Shakespeare would love
Review: Shakespeare in Love is defnitely a good movie. It's entertaining, and also uducational in a way. It's sort of a fictionalized idea of what might have happened during Shakespeare's so-called unknown life, ROMEO and JULIET style. A hot movie, Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow and perfect lead roles, and Judi Dench is good as Queen Elizabeth I. A must-see!
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Summary: Purchase the Collector's Series DVD
Review: This review could appear anywhere under the Shakepeare in Love versions, but this review only refers to the Collector's Series DVD: Purchase this version if you love the movie as I did/do. This DVD has a special documentary that brings in all elements of Shakespeare in film--even speculating that Shakspeare could live in Beverly Hills today since he wrote entertainment for the masses! The collector's DVD also contains a collage of about 25 trailers of the movie that are fast-paced and amusing. The audio commentaries are better than most DVDs because the director has a separate track and the players, costumer, and others are on another track. All offer interesting insights or memories of the film. After seeing all the special features, then save another night to watch this delicious movie!
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Summary: Witty and fun
Review: A witty and beautiful love story. It's how Shakespeare's life followed the tale of "Romeo and Juliet". I read that it was written by the great English playwright Tom Stoppard and his wit shines through as always.
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Summary: ...Good movie
Review: Well, surely, this is a good, and well made movie. But nothing was very impressive. First of all, I don't like to see a naked body (or nipples) of a heroine. Everything was fine but I thought it lacked some spices. Maybe I had expected too much from this successful film. One question! Is it really difficult to tell a lady who is disguising as a man from a man? Frankly, from this movie, the Kent character was onlything really disturbed me.
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Summary: Unbelievable!
Review: That a film this incredibly profound and brilliant could come out of the lowest-common-denominator-driven politics of Hollywood filmmaking is nearly beyond belief. However, I'm certainly not going to complain about it.The movie centers around a historical period of Shakespeare's life (the episode in which he is writing "Romeo And Juliet"). The film includes many historical personages, such as the famous poet Christopher Marlowe and the stage actors Ned Alleyn and Richard Burbage [one of the most popular Shakespeare actors of all time]. The inclusion of Judi Dench (arguably the most famous Shakespeare actresses alive) as Queen Elizabeth was pure genius. The plot of the movie focuses on a love affair between Shakespeare and a fictional women (played by Gwyneth Paltrow) who turns out to be the perfect muse for S' writer's block. The inquiry into what is the impetus for the creative output of the artist is fascinating. In many ways, the movie reminds me of Thomas Mann's "Lotte In Weimer"; in his novel, it is Goethe's talents which get put "under the microscope." What makes this movie truly outstanding is that it's so well done. It has the tone of a Shakespearian comedy - an utterly brilliant touch. This movie could have so easily been a sham if left in the hands of a less capable director and inferior actors. Paltrow's performance, in particular, really makes this movie sing. The soundtrack gives the pace of the film a nice flow. Here is the type of tasteful movie that the cultured among us have been waiting for for so long. Another movie like this won't come out for at least another 10 years. The DVD also contains mini-biographies of the historical figures portrayed in the movie. All in all, a can't miss.
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Summary: FANTASY AND ROMANCE
Review: This film is brilliant and entertaining and its cast is inspired. However, I refrain from giving it a full five stars because as brilliant as it was, it just was not quite as brilliant as everyone said it was. Gwyneth Paltrow was lovely and charming, but she was not quite as luminous as everyone gushed (in my opinion). The story of Shakespeare fighting writer's block and looking for a muse and falling in love with Viola de Lesseps was an inspired storyline. The cast, from Geoffrey Rush to Rupert Everett as Shakespeare's rival Christopher Marlowe to Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth, is excellent all around. Joseph Fiennes is the truly luminous performer here, showing Shakespeare as a man of passion and inspiration but all too human nevertheless. The love story is actually feasible and beautiful and tragically illuminates the way toward Shakespeare completing his tragedy Romeo and Juliet. The film is resoundingly beautiful.
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Summary: Frothy and Sparkling as Champagne, but no there there.
Review: Everyone must love the word play, the costumes, the energy, the sets, the feel of this movie. It is fine entertainment. The actors are all having a great deal of fun. But it's like watching cotton candy. It's all sugar and spice, but no substance. In particular, there is no sense at all that this is a film about *Shakespeare*. A film about his plays, yes. But this Shakespeare does not remotely approach the genius we see in the plays. And that's too bad, really, because any film that could capture *that* would be a film worth watching again and again.
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Summary: Awesome all around!
Review: Wow. This is a truly remarkable film. The plot is sweet, light, and touching. While the introduction into the movie first moves slowly, in only a short amount of time, the unique and warming love story will touch everybody. It also raises the question of who Shakespeare really was and what kind of private and love life he led, being that he wrote so many incredible poems to express love. The picture and plot are great, but another large factor in this movie that cannot be forgotten is the soundtrack. Light, flowing, fluffy... awesome. This movie is a must see and must have for all:)
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Summary: Fantastic, Exciting portrayal of Shakespeare as a Youth
Review: I have been going to "Shakespeare in The Park," in Louisville, KY for ten years & I love the works of William Shakespeare. So, when this movie came out, I had to see it, immediately! I loved the movie so-much I had to own it. I could watch this film a dozen times (which is not normal for me). I love all of the Actors, including the supporting roles and bit-parts. This is also one of my "Top-Ten" list movies. Joseph Fiennes is thoroughly convincing and has the intensity to properly portray a Great Writer...and Lover. I find this movie to be very Inspirational and Moving. I recommend "Shakespeare in Love" to women AND men. It is not just a Romantic Comedy--it is intense, powerful, emotional and even has a sword-fight for the guys who don't like "mushy stuff." Men should send this one to their significant other, with a note saying, "How-about some Cuddle Time?"
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