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Cast

Helen Mirren
as Prospera

Ben Wishaw
as Ariel

Felicity Jones
as Miranda

Djimon Hounsou
as Caliban

Ben Whishaw
as Ariel

Reeve Carney
as Prince Ferdinand

David Strathairn
as King Alonso

Alan Cumming
as Sebastian

Chris Cooper
as Antonio

Tom Conti
as Gonzalo

Alfred Molina
as Stephano

Russell Brand
as Trinculo

Jude Akuwudike
as Boatswain

David Straiton

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Critic Reviews for The Tempest

Audience Reviews for The Tempest

• Oct 08, 2015

  The Tempest is an enjoyable production and is reminiscent of the Chinese fantasy / comedy / romance genre of films. However, there is nothing particularly outstanding about The Tempest. It is all nicely done, nice location, costuming, and effects, and a notable performance by Helen Mirren, but it is missing a certain wistfulness and charm. Still, the film is fine, all-in-all, and worth a look.
  Robert B Super Reviewer
• Mar 10, 2013

  Worth watching for Helen Mirren. She's excellent as usual. The movie isn't great, but it's much better than 29%.
  Morris N Super Reviewer
• Oct 01, 2012

  This one is hard to keep up with because of languaged used, old english. Has a good plot. 3 stars
  Bruce B Super Reviewer
• Aug 04, 2012

  Once the Duchess of Milan, Prospera(Helen Mirren) has suffered through twelve years of exile which have done little to lower her ire at those she finds responsible. One day, she takes revenge by casting a spell through the sprite Ariel(Ben Whishaw) that capsizes the boat Antonio(Chris Cooper), the new duke, is traveling on with King Alonso(David Strathairn) of Naples, amongst others. Her teenaged daughter Miranda(Felicity Jones) manages to assuage her anger just in time. So she has them desposited safely on a beach somewhere on the island, with Alonso's son Ferdinand(Reeve Carney) arriving safely elsewhere. Now, with that all done, Caliban(Djimon Hounsou) would like to file a complaint... If all Julie Taymor had brought to this version of William Shakespeare's venerable play was its great look, impressive design and Helen Mirren, it would have gone a long way towards putting this definitely in the win column. Sad to say, she doesn't stop there, going overboard on the visual effects.(Just remember that the play is the thing.) Putting together a great supporting cast is usually a very good idea in cases like this. But here, it verges on stunt casting in a couple of prime examples and Taymor does little to rein them in, throwing the movie off balance in the bargain. That having been said, I now believe that Chris Cooper would fit in well no matter what movie he appears in.
  Walter M Super Reviewer

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