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King Lear [DVD]

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  • Actors: Ian McKellan, Frances Barber, Romola Garai, Sylvester McKoy
  • Directors: Trevor Nunn
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Metrodome
  • DVD Release Date: 6 Oct 2008
  • Run Time: 172 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001EXBWX6
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,799 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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By popular demand, Trevor Nunn brings the 2007 stage-to-screen high definitiion presentation of the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of King Lear.

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The Royal Shakespeare Company's adaptation of the Bard's famous tale/ this lavish interpretation features an all star cast that includes Sir Ian McKellen, Frances Barber, Sylvester McCoy and Romola Garai.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Performances, 16 Sep 2008
By JR (London) - See all my reviews
"King Lear" is called the 'Everest' every Shakespearean actor must climb to be labelled 'great'. Here, award-winning director Trevor Nunn and the legendary Ian McKellen have produced a "Lear" which has enraptured audiences worldwide. Nunn's vital, thrilling interpretation of Shakespeare's vivid tragedy elicits a stunning performance from McKellen and a supporting cast which includes Frances Barber, William Gaunt and Sylvester McCoy. After a world tour that included Melbourne, Los Angeles and New York, this production finished to sell-out performances in the West End before going straight to Pinewood Studios for this special recording.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful performances, but low budget, 14 Oct 2008
By Richard Kirwan "RB" (London, England) - See all my reviews
If you are looking for amazing special effects, then this isn't the one for you. Unsurprisingly, throught the film there is an intense feeling of a tight budget. However, with the performances inside, it hardly matters.

I had the fortune to see this while it was at the New London Theatre. None of the magic created by the actors is lost in the film - Romola Garai (Cordelia) is stunning, Frances Barber (Goneril) is absolutely wonderful with perfect timing and a voice to match, Monica Dolan and William Gaunt (Regan and Gloucester) are brilliant, but the shining lights are Sylvester McCoy and Ian McKellen, as the Fool and Lear. McCoy plays a hilarious, spoon-playing fool, and there is a great sympathy towards the character, making his fall incredibly tragic. And McKellen is pitch perfect. His performance as the great King is the definitive version.

There are many more visually stunning versions of this on film, but performance wise, it doesn't get better. I'm inclined to say that if you're studying the text in class, it's probably the best bet. It's very close to the stage production, and isn't inhibited or enhanced by large sets or costumes.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar Cast and Incredible Production!, 3 Oct 2008
By Louis E. Sather (Madison, Wisconsin United States) - See all my reviews
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I was fortunate to see the RSC's stage production of "King Lear" twice during it's World Tour stop in Minneapolis and Ian McKellan was impressive to say the least. His command of the role kept me on the edge of my seat. I was also impressed with the performances of Frances Barber, Romola Garai and Sylvester McCoy, all of whom held their own very well when on-stage with McKellan. Having this production preserved on DVD is a real treat. My only disappointment is they didn't also record "The Seagull", which used most of the same cast and was running with "King Lear" in repertoire.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all who were not able to see it on stage
Because of an unfortunate foot injury I wasn't able to see this play live on stage in London. But this DVD gives the chance to see this fantastic performance 'nearly live'... Read more
Published 18 days ago by rogerthorpe

1.0 out of 5 stars Region problem
DVD:"King Lear",from UK, purchased (unsuspectingly) through Amazon.com is not intended for viewing in our Region. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David W. Elmore

5.0 out of 5 stars The excellence of Sir Ian MCKellan
Sir Ian McKellan is a brilliant Shakesperian actor, it was interesting to see him play now Lear after having seen him many years ago on the stage as Edgar. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Amets Sorgin

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Strong Performance... bar Edmund
It's a really strong performance, although the televised nature of the DVD does detract somewhat from the original stage performance. Read more
Published 3 months ago by V. Stephenson

4.0 out of 5 stars just what I needed for my essay
This DVD came at just the right time to save my essay on Lear -I was convinced lear was a boring old git like shakespeare-but this production and Ian mc kellans performance made... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. G. L. Oldershaw

5.0 out of 5 stars King Lear
This is probably the best King Lear I have seen. It is my wife's favourite play, but I usually fall asleep before the end, but this time I stuck it out and actually enjoyed it... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter Clynes

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