Favorite Shakespeare Film - Blu-ray Forum

Winslow Leach · 06-08-2021, 10:11 PM

This is a 1964 filmed version of the legendary Broadway production, starring Richard Burton. For years the film was thought lost, until a copy was found on Burton's estate. A wonderful, fascinating version of the play, directed by John Gielgud.

Kenneth Branagh's massive 1996 film is an all-star epic that contains every line in the play and a 242-minute running time.

This 1969 adaptation was likewise based on an acclaimed stage production, this time starring Nicol Williamson. Pop singer Marianne Faithfull is an interesting Ophelia, and a young Anthony Hopkins plays Claudius.

Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 hit is my favorite adaptation of the timeless love story.

Michael Keaton steals the show as the buffoonish Dogberry in this excellent and very funny comedy.

Richard Loncraine's 1995 film, set in 1930s Britain, stars Ian McKellen as Richard III, with a cast of familiar faces, including Annette Bening and Robert Downey Jr.

A 1935 Hollywood production of the comedy, co-directed by Max Reinhardt, based on his staging mounted at the Hollywood Bowl. The cast includes James Cagney as Bottom, Olivia de Havilland as Hermia (reprising her stage role), Dick Powell as Lysander and Mickey Rooney as Puck.

MGM's 1953 epic is headlined by Marlon Brando and James Mason, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

Polanski's chilling 1971 adaptation of the tragedy.

So these are my faves. What are yours?

Bugg · 06-08-2021, 10:17 PM

Gacivory · 06-08-2021, 10:18 PM

Ran
Macbeth (2015)
Throne of Blood
Macbeth (1948)
The Hollow Crown
My Own Private Idaho
Chimes at Midnight
Coriolanus
West Side Story

dvining · 06-08-2021, 10:18 PM

I've always been partial to the Orson Welles condensed version of the Henriad centered around Fallstaff, Chimes at Midnight.

Jerry2345 · 06-08-2021, 10:19 PM

My favourite Shakespeare adaptations were done by Kurosawa:

dallywhitty · 06-08-2021, 10:24 PM

As if nobody's mentioned the near-masterpiece that is Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Romeo + Juliet.

dvining · 06-08-2021, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

As if nobody's mentioned the near-masterpiece that is Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Romeo + Juliet.

"Near" being the operative term.

We're a hoitytoity group.

Gacivory · 06-08-2021, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

As if nobody's mentioned the near-masterpiece that is Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Romeo + Juliet.

Genuinely blanked from my mind! I feel like a fool!

Beckford · 06-08-2021, 10:30 PM

1. Othello(1952-Orson Welles)
2. Henry V(1944-Laurence Olivier)
3. The Taming of the Shrew(1967-Franco Zeffirelii)
4. Macbeth(1948-Orson Welles)
5. Romeo + Juliet(1996-Baz Luhrmann)
6. A Midsummer Night's Dream(1935-Max Reinhardt)

dallywhitty · 06-08-2021, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvining

"Near" being the operative term.

We're a hoitytoity group.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Genuinely blanked from my mind! I feel like a fool!

Winslow Leach · 06-08-2021, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

As if nobody's mentioned the near-masterpiece that is Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Romeo + Juliet.

*raises pinky in the air*

Oh. THAT one...

Seriously, I do like Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet a lot. Can't wait for his Elvis film.

Cremildo · 06-08-2021, 10:53 PM

Rodney-2187 · 06-09-2021, 01:18 AM

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

imsounoriginal · 06-09-2021, 01:46 AM

The Lion King (1994)

castor · 06-09-2021, 01:50 AM

Prospero's Books
Macbeth (1971)
Ran
Throne of Blood

Jay H. · 06-09-2021, 02:01 AM

Strange Brew

Rzzzz · 06-09-2021, 02:01 AM

Does this count?

[Show spoiler]

"McLintock! is a 1963 American Western comedy film, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The film co-stars Wayne's son Patrick Wayne, Stefanie Powers, Jack Kruschen, Chill Wills, and Yvonne DeCarlo (billed as special guest star). Loosely based on William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, the project was filmed in Technicolor and Panavision, and produced by Wayne's company, Batjac Productions."

Doctor Jack · 06-09-2021, 03:06 AM

Maybe not an adaptation but I’d go with Shakespeare in love. Screw all those who bad mouth it cause it beat saving private Ryan for best pic. Sometimes it’s good to have a crowd pleaser be the best movie of the year. It is now and always has been a wonderful movie.

Winslow Leach · 06-09-2021, 06:33 PM

Kenneth Branagh's powerful 1989 film.

HotRats · 06-09-2021, 08:34 PM

Theatre Of Blood
Warm Bodies
Macbeth (Sean Pertwee, 1998)
Othello (Orson Welles)
Julius Caesar (Brando)

"He's dead, you know, Shakespeare. I didn't even know he'd been ill." Jasper Carrott 1979

06-08-2021, 10:11 PM	#1
Winslow Leach Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:255 DVD collection:312	Favorite Shakespeare Film This is a 1964 filmed version of the legendary Broadway production, starring Richard Burton. For years the film was thought lost, until a copy was found on Burton's estate. A wonderful, fascinating version of the play, directed by John Gielgud. Kenneth Branagh's massive 1996 film is an all-star epic that contains every line in the play and a 242-minute running time. This 1969 adaptation was likewise based on an acclaimed stage production, this time starring Nicol Williamson. Pop singer Marianne Faithfull is an interesting Ophelia, and a young Anthony Hopkins plays Claudius. Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 hit is my favorite adaptation of the timeless love story. Michael Keaton steals the show as the buffoonish Dogberry in this excellent and very funny comedy. Richard Loncraine's 1995 film, set in 1930s Britain, stars Ian McKellen as Richard III, with a cast of familiar faces, including Annette Bening and Robert Downey Jr. A 1935 Hollywood production of the comedy, co-directed by Max Reinhardt, based on his staging mounted at the Hollywood Bowl. The cast includes James Cagney as Bottom, Olivia de Havilland as Hermia (reprising her stage role), Dick Powell as Lysander and Mickey Rooney as Puck. MGM's 1953 epic is headlined by Marlon Brando and James Mason, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Polanski's chilling 1971 adaptation of the tragedy. So these are my faves. What are yours? Last edited by Winslow Leach; 06-08-2021 at 10:28 PM.

06-09-2021, 01:50 AM	#15
castor Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Texas 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:617 DVD collection:94	Prospero's Books Macbeth (1971) Ran Throne of Blood Last edited by castor; 04-06-2022 at 12:59 AM.

06-08-2021, 10:18 PM	#3
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5611 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	Ran Macbeth (2015) Throne of Blood Macbeth (1948) The Hollow Crown My Own Private Idaho Chimes at Midnight Coriolanus West Side Story

06-08-2021, 10:18 PM	#4
dvining Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2011 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:1531 DVD collection:31	I've always been partial to the Orson Welles condensed version of the Henriad centered around Fallstaff, Chimes at Midnight.

06-08-2021, 10:19 PM	#5
Jerry2345 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2020 Location:Belgium 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:494 DVD collection:833	My favourite Shakespeare adaptations were done by Kurosawa:

06-08-2021, 10:24 PM	#6
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	As if nobody's mentioned the near-masterpiece that is Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Romeo + Juliet.

06-08-2021, 10:30 PM	#9
Beckford Expert Member Member since:Sep 2019 Location:Neither here nor there	1. Othello(1952-Orson Welles) 2. Henry V(1944-Laurence Olivier) 3. The Taming of the Shrew(1967-Franco Zeffirelii) 4. Macbeth(1948-Orson Welles) 5. Romeo + Juliet(1996-Baz Luhrmann) 6. A Midsummer Night's Dream(1935-Max Reinhardt)

06-08-2021, 10:53 PM	#12
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51

06-09-2021, 01:18 AM	#13
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:366 iTunes collection:762 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

06-09-2021, 01:46 AM	#14
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	The Lion King (1994)

06-09-2021, 02:01 AM	#16
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	Strange Brew

06-09-2021, 02:01 AM	#17
Rzzzz Banned Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Behind enemy lines 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1414 DVD collection:535 Blu-ray reviews: 6	Does this count? [Show spoiler] "McLintock! is a 1963 American Western comedy film, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The film co-stars Wayne's son Patrick Wayne, Stefanie Powers, Jack Kruschen, Chill Wills, and Yvonne DeCarlo (billed as special guest star). Loosely based on William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, the project was filmed in Technicolor and Panavision, and produced by Wayne's company, Batjac Productions."

06-09-2021, 03:06 AM	#18
Doctor Jack Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Trading Score:230	Maybe not an adaptation but I’d go with Shakespeare in love. Screw all those who bad mouth it cause it beat saving private Ryan for best pic. Sometimes it’s good to have a crowd pleaser be the best movie of the year. It is now and always has been a wonderful movie.

06-09-2021, 06:33 PM	#19
Winslow Leach Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:255 DVD collection:312	Kenneth Branagh's powerful 1989 film.

06-09-2021, 08:34 PM	#20
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	Theatre Of Blood Warm Bodies Macbeth (Sean Pertwee, 1998) Othello (Orson Welles) Julius Caesar (Brando) "He's dead, you know, Shakespeare. I didn't even know he'd been ill." Jasper Carrott 1979

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