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Looking for Richard (1996)

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Reviews Counted:44

Fresh:36

Rotten:8

Average Rating:7.1/10

Consensus: Looking for Richard a smart, fascinating behind-the-scenes look at adapting Shakespeare.

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: In this fascinating documentary, veteran actor Al Pacino embarks on a mission to find out about general audiences' perceptions of the works William Shakespeare, and difficulties of understanding... In this fascinating documentary, veteran actor Al Pacino embarks on a mission to find out about general audiences' perceptions of the works William Shakespeare, and difficulties of understanding the Elizabethan tongue. With the help of some of today's great Shakespearean actors, Pacino examines the driving forces behind the bard's immortal verse. And aided by such recognizable screen actors as Winnona Ryder, Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey, Pacino illustrates -- via scenes from "Richard III" -- the passion and relevance of Shakespeare's drama. [More]

Starring: Penelope Allen, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Conway, Al Pacino

Starring: Penelope Allen, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Conway, Al Pacino, Estelle Parsons, Aidan Quinn, Winona Ryder, Kevin Spacey, Kenneth Branagh, John Gielgud, James Earl Jones, Kevin Kline, Vanessa Redgrave, Derek Jacobi

Director: Al Pacino

Director: Al Pacino

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Apr 15, 1997

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That the film is a must for Pacino fans goes without saying; the surprise is how generally enjoyable it all is.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
07/03/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Almost inadvertently Pacino comes up with what must be one of the best films of his career.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
07/03/08
Channel 4 Film

This runs 118 minutes, but it felt like six or seven hours.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
07/03/08
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
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High-spirited and infectiously energetic.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
06/11/08
Godfrey Cheshire
Godfrey Cheshire
Variety
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A first-rate study of a famous actor coming to grips with a world-class challenge.

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06/25/07
Dan Jardine
Dan Jardine
Apollo Guide

The film is sloppily pieced together, as Pacino appears unsure of exactly what he wants to achieve.

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06/15/07
Douglas Pratt
Douglas Pratt
DVDLaser

It's a true labor of love and one of the high points in his distinguished career.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
08/19/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Pacino's first film as writer/director is a marvellously intelligent, witty and imaginative exploration of the problems faced by anyone wishing to act in Shakespeare or translate the plays to film.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

A remarkable entertainment; funny, fascinating, and always entertaining.

Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
09/11/05
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

Wonderful documentary for those who love Shakespeare, those who love actors, those who love Pacino ...

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09/09/05
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

A crowd-pleasing exploration of Shakespeare's most melodramatic potboiler.

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07/25/05
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

No review available.

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06/13/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
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Kids seeing this film first may well end up with a better understanding of the Bard's work.

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04/09/05
Robin Clifford
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02/14/05
Mike McGranaghan
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01/19/05
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Pacino has made an informative, engrossing and hugely enjoyable movie that stands as a work of pure entertainment, almost as powerful as its inspiration.

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01/15/05
Neil Jeffries
Neil Jeffries
Empire Magazine

Fascinating and ingenius.

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06/12/04
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

Brilliant deconstruction of the bard. Should be mandatory viewing in our schools.

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10/28/03
Widgett Walls
Widgett Walls
Needcoffee.com

Shakespeare's play is much closer to the audience than it was before.

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09/26/03
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
rec.arts.movies.reviews

At the end you expect Al Pacino to cry, 'A point! A point! My kingdom for a point!'

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06/06/03
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
 
 
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