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As You Like It (1936)

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This film version of the famed Shakespearean comedy features Laurence Olivier as Orlando and Elisabeth Bergner as Rosalind. As the story goes, Rosalind, smitten by Orlando and not able to get his attention, disguises herself as a boy to more easily remain in Orlando's vicinity. Eventually Orlando grows to like his new friend and Rosalind is stuck playing a boy with a boy with whom she'd rather be a girl. Confusing? Maybe only Shakespeare could come up with the idea, but director Paul Czinner

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.

Romance, Classics, Comedy

Jul 20, 1999

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All Critics (4) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (0) | Rotten (1)

Rather bland recitation of Shakespeare notable only for an exceedingly young Olivier.

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I am not sure why Shakespeare is so popular, I find a lot of his work very slow and boring. This film is quite tedious and very hard to stay interested, but it is finely produces. It is overacted by most, however, laurence Olivier in a very early role is excellent, and for his presence alone, the film garnered a 6

October 8, 2006
jazza923
James Higgins

ENjoyable enough Shakespeare Romp, Olivier's first go at the bard on screen. But whilst he serves his purpose, Elisabeth Bernger is just irriatating. Felix Alymer does well, though.

March 1, 2006
vader_of_vjun
Timothy Maddocks

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