Throughout the history of storytelling, few names have had a greater impact thanWilliam Shakespeare.
And this isn’t just on stage.
Indeed, the big screen has paved the way for some of the best re-imaginings.
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They have proved to be the best of the best.
Alas, that may prove a problem given Kat’s infamous antisocial attitude.
Surreal, savage, and unapologetically stylized,its avante-garde production designalone will leave audiences hypnotized and disoriented.
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Indeed, don’t let its animal setting fool you.
As many fans know, this film is just as raw and poignant as any play on stage.
This isn’t the last you’ll see Branagh’s name on this list, and for good reason.
It’s punchy, it’s powerful, and it’s a rousing portrait of leadership and vulnerability.
Plus, the film stuns with its stellar cast.
This results in a murderous lust that descends him into madness.
Perhaps it was the age-appropriate casting, or it was simply their electrifying chemistry.
Meanwhile, the evil Don Jon (Keanu Reeves) plots to ruin the upcoming wedding.
Both generals initially dismiss these utterances, that is, until they are suddenly promoted.
The King does not hide his disapproval of his son’s unethical lifestyle.
Welles himself delivers a powerhouse performance as Falstaff, imbuing the character with equal parts bluster and heartbreak.
A visually breathtaking masterpiece that stands amongKurosawa’s greatest artistic achievements.
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