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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: Unrated Binding: DVD EAN: 0012236132738 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Lions Gate Languages: Manufacturer: Lions Gate MPN: 13273 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Lions Gate Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 22, 2004 Running Time: 161 minutes Studio: Lions Gate Theatrical Release Date: January 04, 1975 Average Rating:
 Rating: - Well acted, accurate version of Shakespeare's playIf you enjoy good acting you will like this version of Antony and Cleopatra. It doesn't have much technology and the sets are very simple, but it has much to offer in characters who deliver their lines with great eloquence. The actors playing Antony and Cleopatra are quite convincing in their powerful emotions as they perform their roles as Shakespeare intended. Although there are too many closeups of the actors' faces, that doesn't detract much from the theatrical experience of this TV production. ... Read More Rating: - excellent performancesIt was filmed for TV and is a bit lacking in visual quality but very much worth seeing for the performances - I enjoyed seeing a young Ben Kingsley in a minor role - also Patrick Stewart was very good - sad and funny. The cuts to the play were not very deep for me - it does run 2 hours, 40 min. Rating:  - To Cool a Gypsy's Lust ...Directors of "Antony and Cleopatra" must decide what story to tell. Should it be the geopolitical conflict between East and West, the refined culture, hedonism and mysticism of Egypt versus the stern militarism and morality of Rome (and its Judeo-Christian legacy)? Or, should it be a tragi-comic near-melodramatic story of great lovers torn apart by war and their human frailty, but finally united in death? Or, should it be a chilling power struggle, stuffed with machiavellian deceit, betrayal and murder? ... Read More Rating:  - Quite good but...I enjoyed this version of the great Shakespeare tragedy. Ms. Suzeman was superb as Cleopatra, black face and all. The cast shines and makes up for the very sparse sets and minimalist production. It is also interesting to see Patrick Stewart (with hair!) in an important supporting role. Nevertheless, I am very much partial to Charlton Heston's version of this play which was done as a movie rather than as a play, as this one is. That version is nearly impossible to find on VHS and impossible on DVD. Rating: - Good performance"Antony and Cleopatra" is one of Shakespeare's greatest plays where Marc Antony and Cleopatra, both with glorious pasts, have to cope with their dwindling fortunes. Janet Suzman plays Cleopatra and Richard Johnson plays Marc Antony and both handle their roles very well, faithfully potraying their respective characters. The director, Jon Scoffield did a good job of producing a good film particularly in view of the fact that Shakespeare's plays are essentially theatrical and are a challenge to ... Read More |
