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75 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Sir Laurence Olivier has long been considered the most accomplished Shakespearian actor ever to have taken to the stage, and this marvellous boxset provides all the evidence of that you'll ever need. His strength was that he understood the material so well, I can't think of any other actor of the age who showed such proficiency.
This set contains all of the notable plays, from the film created to restore sinking morales in the depths of World War II, Henry V, to his magnificent performance of King Lear, one of his final acting roles. The full list of the films in this set is as follows:
Henry V
Hamlet
King Lear
Merchant of Venice
Richard III
As You Like It
If you want to see Shakespeare, this is surely the best way short of going to the theatre yourself. This collection really does show why Olivier really is held in such high esteem.
The boxset consists of 7 discs, with one for each of the films as well as a bonus disc with an insightful interview with Michael Parkinson.
This set contains all of the notable plays, from the film created to restore sinking morales in the depths of World War II, Henry V, to his magnificent performance of King Lear, one of his final acting roles. The full list of the films in this set is as follows:
Henry V
Hamlet
King Lear
Merchant of Venice
Richard III
As You Like It
If you want to see Shakespeare, this is surely the best way short of going to the theatre yourself. This collection really does show why Olivier really is held in such high esteem.
The boxset consists of 7 discs, with one for each of the films as well as a bonus disc with an insightful interview with Michael Parkinson.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
It is easy now to forget that Laurence Olivier was the first to film some of Shakespeare's greatest plays to compete with lighter entertainment at the box office. His Henry V, filmed with a much smaller cast and budget during the War as a morale-booster to the beleaguered British, is a brilliant production that still holds the interest. His Hamlet on film was controversial at the time for its Freudian interpretation and I hate the excessive cuts. Richard III and Othello (a film of his National Theatre production) set the standard for years afterward. Also included are The Merchant of Venice and King Lear from late in Olivier's career.
Olivier was a thrilling actor on the stage and much of his magic is captured these screen performances. I still miss him.
Olivier was a thrilling actor on the stage and much of his magic is captured these screen performances. I still miss him.
26 of 33 people found the following review helpful
If you want to see Shakespeare played at its dramatic best,then this is for you.Olivier really is the Master.His Richard the third is the best ever.He based his character on a cartoon villain.His acting is supreme.A must.
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