Average Rating: 6.1/10
Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 2
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Release Date: Jun 2, 2002 Wide
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Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear is transplanted to 19th century Texas in this made-for-cable drama. Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, the wealthiest and most powerful rancher in the territory. Failing in body and mind, Lear decides to divide his vast property among his three daughters -- Suzannah (Marcia Gay Harden), Rebecca (Lauren Holly), and Claudia (Julie Cox) -- giving the most land to the girl who most persuasively professes her love and loyalty. While her mercenary sisters fawn all over
Jun 2, 2002 Wide
Dec 10, 2002
All Critics (5) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (2) | DVD (4)
Fine enough fare for Shakespeare junkies who aren't too hard core about their history.
Juicy with familial betrayal, horse thievery, land grabbing, and illicit smooching...
Does not attain the catharsis of the great tragedy it uses as its model, but manages to deliver only melodrama.
A bit boring. Didn't hold my attention all the way, but it was alright to watch.
August 29, 2010Super Reviewer
Does not attain the catharsis of Shakespeare. It uses as its model, but manages to deliver only melodrama.
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