Rent The Merchant of Venice (2004)
3.5 of 5 from 95 ratings
2h 7min
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- Synopsis:
- Set in beautiful 16th century Venice, one of Shakespeare's finest plays is brought magically to life in this 'sumptuous production' which is guaranteed to capture your imagination from beginning to end.
- Actors:
- Al Pacino, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, Jeremy Irons, Zuleikha Robinson, Kris Marshall, Charlie Cox, Heather Goldenhersh, Mackenzie Crook, John Sessions, Gregor Fisher, Ron Cook, Allan Corduner, Anton Rodgers, David Harewood, Antonio Gil, Al Weaver, Norbert Konne, Marc Maes, Jean-François Wolff
- Directors:
- Michael Radford
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, Michael Radford
- Others:
- Sammy Sheldon
- Studio:
- MGM
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- 10 Films to Watch if You Like All Is True, A Few More Screen Princes, Getting to Know: Al Pacino, Top 10 Films Set in Venice
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Reviews (2) of The Merchant of Venice
Masterful - The Merchant of Venice review by JD
There are so many ways to see a Shakespeare play seeing a film at home might be thought of as inferior. This is not. The cast are incredible, the sets and costumes (or lack of them quite frequently) are beautiful and the drama intense. By today's standards really not politically correct in fact incredibly racist. That aside a masterpiece. It has comedy, romance, intrigue and a climactic court room drama. Perfect.
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To see or not to see......... - The Merchant of Venice review by BE
I'm not sure that Al Pacino's style of acting suited the role of Shylock but ten out of ten for trying. I understand the works of Shakespeare are difficult for actors to undertake and require appropriate training. Overall, a nicely presented production with authentic scenery and adherence to the text.
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