Ian mckellens classic 1996 film of shakespeares richard iii. One of most purely entertaining of all shakespeare films, richard loncraines richard iii is a giddy, thrilling explication of evil. His richard is vile and without merit, universally loathed, loathing himself. Its a grand, dramatic score that effectively conjures the atmosphere of the film. With richard iii, laurence olivieras director, producer, and startransfigures shakespeares great historical drama into a mesmerizing vision of machiavellian villainy. Richard iii, a first for online film this article is more than 6 years old australian archive says 1996 pop artinspired version of shakespeare was first movie created specifically for the internet. Follow this remarkable story, from the historic excavation of a city parking lot, to the battery of tests that followed. Need help with act 3, scene 4 in william shakespeares richard iii. Al pacinos documentary looking for richard 1996, where he elaborates on the closing of. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, england is torn by civil war, split between the. Directed by richard loncraine, the film costars annette bening, kristin scott thomas, jim broadbent, robert downey, jr. His body vanished after being killed in battle, leaving just his terrible reputation behind.
Find out where to watch, buy, and rent hamlet online on moviefone. Olivier is diabolically captivating as richard, duke of gloucester, who, through a series of murderous machinations, steals the crown from his brother edward. Richard iii internet movie firearms database guns in. Richard iii, a first for online film film the guardian. However the translation to echos of a fascist dictator fails to be sustained for the length of the film. Yes, as blasphemous as it sounds, i personally preferred this over any olivier version. Now look at a small touch added to the scene by richard iii, the new film by richard loncraine and ian mckellan. This victorian shakespeare colouring book is free for everyone to download and print out at home. Restyling the vicious richard iii as a 1930s fascist dictator, its the story of a ruthless prince who will spill any amount of blood to seize the english throne.
In a room at the tower, buckingham, stanley, hastings, the bishop of ely, ratcliffe, lord lovel another of richards minions and others sit around a table while officers of the council stand attendant. Was ever there a villain such as richard the third. Richard iii is a fun film, more than anything, so infatuated with its own monstrous stitchery that even the most awkward casting annette bening and robert downey jr seems a part of the ridiculous design. I notice ive focused more on answering the film s detractors instead of dilineating its merits. Though the story remains faithful to shakespeares play about the ambitious and twisted richard of gloucester, the films setting is an. Al pacinos looking for richard gives attention to richard iii, from a far different perspective, but both that film and this agree that it has all the key elements of great drama. Laurence olivier was the director, coscreenwriter with alan dent, and star of this robust adaptation of shakespeares drama, which, as bruce eder has written, was the final, crowning glory of the british studio system and the end of the great cycle of british films aimed at international audiences. Kristin scott thomas and ian mckellen in richard iii 1995 annette bening in richard iii 1995 annette. Screenplay by sir ian mckellen who also stars as richard ill. In one of his greatest screen roles, ian mckellen is reptilian and seductive as the deformed richard. Screenplay by richard loncraine and ian mckellen, based on the play richard iii by richard eyre, adapted from richard iii by william shakespeare.
Four people stand in his way his brothers clarence and king edward, and edwards two young sons. Richard iii is the 1995 film adaptation of the shakespeare play starring ian mckellen as the title character. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. About the play education past productions more less. Ian mckellen, annette bening, jim broadbent, robert downey jr. The film adapts the plays story and characters to a setting based on 1930s britain, with richard depicted as a fascist plotting to usurp the throne. The film like the stage production before it updates the setting to 1930sera england, creating an alternate history where richard gloucester ian. Richard loncraines film version of richard iii researchgate. Visually stunning and extraordinarily wellacted, richard iii is without question one of the best shakespeare film adaptations ever made. Restyling the vicious richard iii as a 1930s fascist dictator, its the story of a. When people praise richard iii the play, its not for its character depth. I notice ive focused more on answering the films detractors instead of dilineating its merits. So onebyone, richard has them removed, blind to anything except his ambition. Through interviews with sir ian mckellen who plays richard iii and also wrote the screenplay, richard loncraine, the film s director and actors from the film, the programme examines the.
Past productions richard iii royal shakespeare company. Little, ian mckellen, joe simon, ian mckellen, richard loncraine, william shakespeare. It was based on an acclaimed royal national theatre stage production by richard eyre that also starred mckellen. Film education has produced a 30 minute television programme about the film richard iii to complement and extend the work in this study guide. Ian mckellen screenplay, richard loncraine screenplay 2 more credits.
Today the role of richard iii is considered an actors dream so much so that oscarwinner al pacino a. King richard iii by william shakespeare free ebook. In addition to the score, the soundtrack features a bizarre electronic duet of sitting on top of the world between al jolson and shane mcgowan. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis.
Olivier begins his richard iii with edward iv cedric hardwicke being crowned king. Richard iii, the worlds first internet film 1996 trailer youtube. Al pacino tries to stage shakespeares richard iii, but on his way he meets a thousand obstacles. Richard iii no fear shakespeare spark notes no fear shakespeare othello sparknotes no fear shakespeare richard iii folger shakespeare library analysis, synthesis and design of chemical processes 3rd edition 3rd third edition by turton, richard, bailie, richard c. The audience and the text richard loncraine, the director of the new film richard iii has said that he wanted to make a film that he. Aug 28, 20 richard iii, a first for online film this article is more than 6 years old australian archive says 1996 pop artinspired version of shakespeare was first movie created specifically for the internet. The men are gathered to discuss the coronation date for edward prince of wales, and decide on the next day, though they agree to wait for richard the lord protector to the prince to approve. Watch an exclusive archive clip of actor tom hiddleston.
Richard isnt a psychological portrait like hamlet, hes a ruthless bastard, a piece of tudor propaganda. It was directed and produced by laurence olivier, who also played the lead role. Review by carlo cavagna richard iii is a modern adaptation of the shakespeare play. In the turbulent 1930s, the civil war ends with the assassination of the king. Deprived of shakespeare as a child, i have been forced to catch up piece meal through film.
Richard iii completes the cycle of plays covering the war of the roses. As usual with the movies, its now done so often that traditional shakespeare has become a custom more. Richard iii, the worlds first internet film 1996 trailer. It is true that shakespeare is the author of richard iii of course, much of shakespeares authoring involved heavy borrowing, redaction and crafting. But 500 years later, he may have finally been found. But crime apparently does pay, because once the rumor mill gets wind of. Film richard iii en streaming vf gratuit complet hd 1996. Trevor jones composed the score for the epic richard iii. Laurence oliviers 1955 shakespeare adaptation remains the dominant source for our assumptions of all things richard iii. Kristin scott thomas and ian mckellen in richard iii 1995 annette bening in richard iii 1995. Directed by richard loncraine, with ian mckellen, annette bening, jim broadbent, robert downey jr. With mickey cottrell, shelly desai, michael patrick hughes, aleks shaklin. Richard, in fact, may not have been entirely evil at all, but as john ford has a character say many years later, when the legend becomes fact, print the legend. The victorious king edward has three children by his americanborn wife, queen elizabeth.
Feb 29, 2012 al pacinos deeplyfelt rumination on shakespeares significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an indepth analysis of richard iii. Richard iii is a 1995 british film adaptation of william shakespeares play of the same name. Certainly richard iii is one of the most memorable characters in all of shakespeare. Richard iii movie article about richard iii movie by. This reimagining of shakespeares crookback king relocates the story in 1930 and features an indelible star turn for ian mckellen as the monstrous and magnetic king. Richard iii soundtrack 1996 movie soundtracks for sale. Richard mckellan softens up anne kristin scott thomas with flattery, sophistry and lies, and finally offers her a ring, which she accepts. A downonhisluck film director sets fire to his home so he can collect the insurance money and fund his new movie.
Ian mckellen is great in the titular role and is the main reason why i rate the film up. In richard iii, director, producer, and star laurence olivier brings shakespeares masterpiece of machiavellian villainy to ravishing cinematic life. Its the story of richard, duke of gloucesters villainous plan to take the throne. A murderous lust for the british throne sees richard iii ian mckellen descend into madness. But in this version, he first removes the ring from his own finger by sticking it in his mouth and lubricating it with. Many movies not all but many movies from the 1950s are increasingly jarring to watch, and this one is no exception. Leading the allstar cast is sir ian mckellen as the malevolent, deformed, twofaced usurper. Richard iii of gloucester ian mckellen i may be dismissed as a foolish lunatic for declaring this, but this may just be my favourite of all shakespearean film adaptations.
Still, neither the anguish nor charm that falls upon lady anne and other characters would be possible were it not for one man that controls it all. Through interviews with sir ian mckellen who plays richard iii and also wrote the screenplay, richard loncraine, the films director and actors from the film, the programme examines the. Oliviers performance, viewed as the greatest of his career, charges richard with magnetic malevolence as he steals his brother edwards crown through a murderous set. Mckellen is the best thing about the movie, his mesmerising portrayal of freakish despotism and poisoned desire a thing to behold. Richard iii is a 1995 film adaptation of the play by william shakespeare, directed by richard loncraine and starring ian mckellen. The soundtrack to richard iii was released on february 27, 1996.
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