Looking for Richard (1996)
Aidan Quinn, Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, Estelle Parsons, Frederic Kimball ... (see more) , Gordon MacDonald , Harris Yulin , Kevin Conway , Kevin Spacey , Landon Prairie , Madison Arnold , Penelope Allen , Timmy Prairie , Vincent Angell , Wi , Winona Ryder
Moving from New York's streets to London's reconstructed Globe Theater, and talking with everyone from strangers encountered by chance to scholars and celebrated actors, Al Pacino serves as the voluble, mercurial center of a film that interweaves commentary on Shakespeare with analysis of, rehearsal... (read more) Moving from New York's streets to London's reconstructed Globe Theater, and talking with everyone from strangers encountered by chance to scholars and celebrated actors, Al Pacino serves as the voluble, mercurial center of a film that interweaves commentary on Shakespeare with analysis of, rehearsals for, and key segments from, a film version of Richard III.
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PG-13, 1 hr. 49 min.
Directed by:
Al Pacino
Release Date: Oct 11, 1996
DVD Release Date: Jun 19, 2007
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pretty decent documentary. for as much as they talked about "bringing Shakespeare to the common people", aside from a few incidental interviews on the street, there weren't really any common people to be seen. it's just Pacino and Company engaged i... (read more) pretty decent documentary. for as much as they talked about "bringing Shakespeare to the common people", aside from a few incidental interviews on the street, there weren't really any common people to be seen. it's just Pacino and Company engaged in heated and occasionally humourous debate about how to best stage and perform Richard III. that being said, though, the character and scene analyses were quite excellent and the performances are overall very enjoyable. great interpretation of Shakespeare, but still maybe a bit high-brow.
Interesting Look Behind The Scenes Of Pacino And Company As They Try To Bring To Life Richard III. Would Have Rather Seen As Straight Documentary Instead Of Intercutting Scenes Of The Actual Film With It. Fascinating Though And Pacino Prevents It Fro... (read more) Interesting Look Behind The Scenes Of Pacino And Company As They Try To Bring To Life Richard III. Would Have Rather Seen As Straight Documentary Instead Of Intercutting Scenes Of The Actual Film With It. Fascinating Though And Pacino Prevents It From Being Boring.
Una maravilla: una clase de actuacion impresionante, nada desentona. Belleza total. Bien Pacino dirigiendo... es el maestro actor, sin duda!
I enjoyed this movie, esp the scenes when they are actually doing Richard III. When they explain what they are doing or exploring the play, the discussion sometimes seems forced, too much meant for the film. Still, I think this would be a good one ... (read more) I enjoyed this movie, esp the scenes when they are actually doing Richard III. When they explain what they are doing or exploring the play, the discussion sometimes seems forced, too much meant for the film. Still, I think this would be a good one for teaching.
an interesting take on how to make shakespeare accessible, how one actor may approach it, and how acquainted people are w/him and his works.
a play w/in a film w/various actors in between...
I found this movie made Richard III, arguably one of Shakespeare's most complicated plays and one of his longest, very accessible to people who normally wouldn't be interested in Shakespeare at all. To cut down 80 hours of footage into this 109 minut... (read more) I found this movie made Richard III, arguably one of Shakespeare's most complicated plays and one of his longest, very accessible to people who normally wouldn't be interested in Shakespeare at all. To cut down 80 hours of footage into this 109 minutes must have been very challenging, but Pacino was so devoted to the material, it's hard not to like this movie.
I went to the premiere where Al Pacino changed clothes in the taxi on the way there. His enthusiasm for the subject is infectious, and it was great to see cameos from my two friends Gordon MacDonald and Michael Maloney.
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Pacino makes looking for Richard a great adventure and outrageous fun.full review
Having chosen to be actors, they know they cannot respect their craft without embracing its greatest writer. Having chosen to be readers and viewers, we cannot do less, and this film is a delightful inspiration.full review
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