I was watching this during the election. Right as the video ended an ad came up with a voter that said “I’m pro life” which threw me after the last line of this
See this is one of the few reimagined productions of Shakespeare that I like, setting it in a WWI German Empire style era is genius. Most of the time I absolutely despise modernity in theatre, especially minimalist set pieces.
This movie should have at least gotten a Hugo nomination for Best Film--it's an alternate-history story. And that's supposed to be QE II and Prince Phillip getting married.
I love this movie, but the wee bit spoils the whole effect. And shouting for a horse in a jeep. These are the only 2 moments that annoy me in this fantastic movie.
This has become my favorite rendition of “Richard III”….Sir Lawrence Olivier performance notwithstanding…though I like Olivier’s Henry V over Kenneth Branagh’s …not that there’s anything wrong with Branagh’s version….
As a trained actor, the greatest revelation of my education was learning that Shakespeare is meant to be heard, not read. Beautiful use of the English language.
Shame. Only one small bit of his dinner without touching the meat and a tiny sip of wine and not enough time to cock his pistol. Poor guy would be starving
This is a brilliantly imagined version of Richard III. It almost feels like it was written for an early 20th century Marshal kingdom. Mckellan’s interpretation is inspired, miking it one of the best filmed Shakespeare play ever made.
I was watching this during the election. Right as the video ended an ad came up with a voter that said “I’m pro life” which threw me after the last line of this
"Let us to it pell mell If not to heaven, then hand in hand to hell."
Maggie Smith RIP
A great version of RICHARD III....
Magnificent
☁️😈☁️
I don't know how they were able to film a scene in the Little Wizard's room at Hogwarts.
now this what i call i cast of major actor/ess set in the in 1930,s all star cast here
“Wretched bloody and usurping swine” a brutal insult and a clever play on Richard’s coat of arms !
I love how he puts his glove on his withered arm, flapping it around like a hooded cobra. A proper familiar.
So, was somebody hiding under the bed.
" ' ere, what's all the explosives for?" "We're doing a Shakespeare play." "...right."
See this is one of the few reimagined productions of Shakespeare that I like, setting it in a WWI German Empire style era is genius. Most of the time I absolutely despise modernity in theatre, especially minimalist set pieces.
This movie should have at least gotten a Hugo nomination for Best Film--it's an alternate-history story. And that's supposed to be QE II and Prince Phillip getting married.
2:07 "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!"
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I love this movie, but the wee bit spoils the whole effect. And shouting for a horse in a jeep. These are the only 2 moments that annoy me in this fantastic movie.
I wonder what the Royal Family thought of this film ?
Does anyone know the tytle of the song please ?
This has become my favorite rendition of “Richard III”….Sir Lawrence Olivier performance notwithstanding…though I like Olivier’s Henry V over Kenneth Branagh’s …not that there’s anything wrong with Branagh’s version….
Wow lots of lines cut up missing and rearranged. Still works, though.
I wonder what Sir Branson, thinks of this? Perhaps he could become Richard the 5th?
Some OUT there conspire!
My favourite scene. Maggie gives me shivers!
Badass opening
that cut from podium to urinal is brilliant.
McKellan's Richard III is one of the great villains of theater/cinema.
4:17 Oh perfection, I adore these lines!!
Gandalf and Ironman
yo who directed this? the cuts and framing are brilliant
As a trained actor, the greatest revelation of my education was learning that Shakespeare is meant to be heard, not read. Beautiful use of the English language.
2:40 what happens when females
“You came on Earth to make the Earth my hell!” Great line!
Ian McKellen re-ignited the power and glories of Shakespeare for me 😊
Richard iii was a good guy, and his mother Cecily loved him he would never kill the princes
hahahahahaha
Simple, plain Clarence, I do love thee so That I will shortly send thy soul to heaven, If heaven will take the present at our hands.
A stunningly brilliant example of how to express the lines in a natural spoken delivery
Better coronation than what that doughnut Charles had. 😂😂😂
Shakespeare did the Henry's and the richard Kings any Other ones?
McKellen - utterly brillinat. The scene change - perfect, moving from the announcement in public to the private brooding in the bathroom.
If this doesn't get kids into Shakespeare - I don't know what will!
I love this flick.
Shame. Only one small bit of his dinner without touching the meat and a tiny sip of wine and not enough time to cock his pistol. Poor guy would be starving
Left a deep impression on me as a teenager
Most people won't understand the nuance of this film! No actors say a word until 4 minutes into the movie! Brilliant!
Damn! Nigel Hawthorne as Clarence too 👏👏👏👏 I must what this!
2:29 this same tank is in Goldeneye.
Winter is coming! 😂
always thought that framing richard III as dark comedy was brilliant
This is a brilliantly imagined version of Richard III. It almost feels like it was written for an early 20th century Marshal kingdom. Mckellan’s interpretation is inspired, miking it one of the best filmed Shakespeare play ever made.
It is a tale Told by an idiot, Full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.