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Summary: Shakesphere in Love
Review: Judi Dench (007's "M") saves this wobbling film with her commanding presence and performance. The other actors were clearly not in the same league.
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Summary: 3 and a half
Review: This is the third half I've given in a row. Amazon, add half stars to the options, please!Shakespeare in Love is a pretty good movie. The acting is good, everyone in it is quite impressive. The real gem here is the screenplay, however. It is very clever and well-written. It manages to use the language of the period (which I normally find sort of annoying and stupid, sorry period lovers) and keeps it very watchable and funny. I liked the dialogue a lot. The art direction, sets, costumes, etc. are also very good. The reason I give it a lower rating is because, considering all the praise it received (not to mention a Best Picture award), I wasn't really that impressed. I mean, it was a good movie, but . . . I don't know. Maybe it's because I'm not a big fan of the genre (romantic comedy . . . is that what it is? I'm not sure). This is a movie you should rent, and then buy if you like it. It's a pretty good movie.
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Summary: better preview this one before buying
Review: Some people agree with the voters who gave this movie its Oscars. Other people don't agree --- I'm one of those people, couldn't understand why all those Oscars. I was disappointed in this film -- expected more after reading all the hype. Tried twice to watch this movie, but couldn't last.
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Summary: Oh come on. The best? The worst? Rubbish!
Review: I was not inclined to like this film prior to seeing it. Skipped it in the theaters. Perhaps I've seen Skinny Gwynny in a few too many lately, I dunno... In any case, the writing here is well done, not high art, but it is consistently amusing, as is the entire production. Judy Dench gives yet another irresistible performance. The photography is stunning, and is captured well on the DVD. The extras on the DVD version are welcome also. Those that think it fodder for the nouveau literate missed the point. It's not self- conscious attempt at high art. Indeed, pretentious is what it is not. Great fun is what it is. Those that find the casting of Gwynny in the role wrong, the accent lame, get a grip. Sure, we can imagine some better choices, but she does rise to the occasion. Those who fancy Kate Blanchett or Helena Bonham Carter would have faired better, keep in mind what some studio wanker might have done... That there are people that would find this film lewd and offensive is a given is our society. If this is offensive, your world must be narrow and mild indeed. England dealt rather severely with the Puritans some years back, and blessed us with their presence here, where they have bred with singular success. Perhaps it's time to return the favor? Now there would be the makings of a good story for a screenplay... For those whose favorite film didn't win, my condolences. As my favorites never win, you're in good company. Anyway, what do you expect? This is a movie about Shakespeare, the theater, and a society that attempted to persecute theater people. The academy is made up of theater people. Or then again, Spielberg may have contrived to heavy-handedly push all our emotional buttons one time to often... GN
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Summary: Passion & Poetry
Review: A pure delight, this cinematic gem, / As elegant as words flowed from the pen / Of that great Bard who serves to source the plot- / Alas, poor Billy Shakespeare's in a spot: His muse, it seems, has vanished into air, / He's lost his gift, resigned to sad despair. / But then, as if on cue, a vision bright / Awakes again in him the will to write: A vision full of poetry and love, / As brilliant as the sun and stars above. / Viola was her name, and she was fair, / With eyes of blue, soft skin, and flaxen hair. Their passion smoldered, nearly to a smother: / But fate's unkind: she's promised to another! / Yet, through despair, their love grew deeper still / How sad for this Viola and this Will! But in the time 'twixt love and love's sad end, / She lit in him the fire to write again. / And thus, you see, the stage had now been set / For his great 'Romeo and Juliet'
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Summary: The Best Yet
Review: Shakespeare in Love is one of the best movies I have seen. I was lucky enough to get into the theatre, being underage and all, and when I did, I was thankful. I've never like Gwenyth, but she is awesome in this movie. Although I must admit this movie is not for everybody, I certainly enjoyed it.
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Summary: Why did I wait?
Review: I'm not sure why I waited to see this movie. It was wonderful! I am a new fan of both Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes. I have no idea if this film is historical fiction, or biographical (I suspect the former), but it doesn't matter. The film has humor, romance, and incredible acting. I strongly recommend it!
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Summary: An amusing film
Review: This is a pleasant movie to watch, with a great storyline and cast. Joseph Fiennes is remarkable as struggling Will Shakespeare, who falls for wannabe actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Viola). Don't miss Geoffrey Rush as a frenetic theatre owner and the marvelous Dame Judi Dench as a wisecracking but dignified Queen Elizabeth I.
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Summary: Choose of Actress and Screenwriting could be better
Review: Mr. Fiennes did a good job of being Shakes, but If I were Shakes, I would tell the director change the leading actress from Paltrow to Emmanuelle Beart, or any better actress (there are plenty of better actress who can speak English Accent). The directing was not bad, and the script was made of literary dialoges, which was good, but the screen writing made no suprise, and less taste.
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Summary: Absolute trash
Review: This movie is all about immorality. There is no redeeming value. I give it 0 star.
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