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Led by dual mesmerizing performances from Sir Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson and rounded out by a solidly stocked ensemble, this King Lear is a highly watchable adaptation.
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Yet the film is such a cracking good entertainment I barely even noticed that its world makes no sense. Nov 26, 2019 | Full Review…
Yet the film is such a cracking good entertainment I barely even noticed that its world makes no sense.
Isaac Butler
It's as political a production as it needs to be, and at its best, it feels as current and as timeless as a nightmare. Nov 26, 2019 | Full Review…
It's as political a production as it needs to be, and at its best, it feels as current and as timeless as a nightmare.
Matt Zoller Seitz
The performances hold it together; this play has always been focused on human suffering. Amazon's King Lear is by no means a definitive adaptation of what is arguably the Bard's finest tragedy, but it is a thrilling and entertaining one. Oct 1, 2018 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
The performances hold it together; this play has always been focused on human suffering. Amazon's King Lear is by no means a definitive adaptation of what is arguably the Bard's finest tragedy, but it is a thrilling and entertaining one.
Hanh Nguyen
While the language of Shakespeare can be a challenge for the modern viewer, this "King Lear" is so physical and the acting so expressive that one is never unsure of what is happening, or what devilment. Sep 28, 2018 | Full Review…
While the language of Shakespeare can be a challenge for the modern viewer, this "King Lear" is so physical and the acting so expressive that one is never unsure of what is happening, or what devilment.
John Anderson
Just because nobody could or should feel this is a definitive King Lear detracts only somewhat from the undeniable joy that comes from even two hours of watching Anthony Hopkins gnash his teeth, wail and go gloriously mad. Sep 19, 2018 | Full Review…
Just because nobody could or should feel this is a definitive King Lear detracts only somewhat from the undeniable joy that comes from even two hours of watching Anthony Hopkins gnash his teeth, wail and go gloriously mad.
Dan Fienberg
Now 80 himself, the right age, Hopkins is at home in Lear's skin. Shouty, angry, cruel one moment; vulnerable, tender, loving the next - or at the same time. A mesmerising performance. May 29, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Now 80 himself, the right age, Hopkins is at home in Lear's skin. Shouty, angry, cruel one moment; vulnerable, tender, loving the next - or at the same time. A mesmerising performance.
Sam Wollaston
And naturally, with Hopkins on board, the rest of the cast was pretty terrific as well - to the point of unexpectedly turning King Lear into something of an ensemble piece. Nov 26, 2019 | Full Review…
And naturally, with Hopkins on board, the rest of the cast was pretty terrific as well - to the point of unexpectedly turning King Lear into something of an ensemble piece.
James Walton
Any Lear with Hopkins is a good Lear, and while this version may be thinner than most, it's still got all the moments one would wish for. Jan 31, 2019 | Full Review…
Any Lear with Hopkins is a good Lear, and while this version may be thinner than most, it's still got all the moments one would wish for.
Ani Bundel
A simple, accessible version of one of Shakespeare's best. Oct 17, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A simple, accessible version of one of Shakespeare's best.
Marty Brown
The whole cast - top-notch - takes Anthony Hopkins' lead and chews the scenery down to gristle and bone. Oct 4, 2018 | Full Review…
The whole cast - top-notch - takes Anthony Hopkins' lead and chews the scenery down to gristle and bone.
Kimberley Jones
In short, Eyre's style is a superb way to approach the Bard in the age of the Shard. Oct 3, 2018 | Full Review…
In short, Eyre's style is a superb way to approach the Bard in the age of the Shard.
Kyle Smith
What a story! Well done, Will. Fantastic imagery and art direction, but a little heavy and a tad wearing, the film's chock-a-block with interesting British actors. Oct 2, 2018 | Full Review…
What a story! Well done, Will. Fantastic imagery and art direction, but a little heavy and a tad wearing, the film's chock-a-block with interesting British actors.
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