Review of Love's Labour's Lost (1985) by Maria Francesca D — 05 Dec 2007

Non riuscitissima come operazione ma musica stupenda e in fondo un musical adorabile.

This review of Love's Labour's Lost (1985) was written by Maria Francesca D on 05 Dec 2007.

Love's Labour's Lost has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Münevver M (2) on 14 Mar 2008

I think this would have worked better on the stage...but I really can't criticize Branagh for having the guts to completely mess with Shakespeare…

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By Leo L (690) on 09 Nov 2007

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By Thaïs J (48) on 27 Dec 2010

Kenneth B: So, this time I want to make a Shakespeare film in the style of a Broadway musical…

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By Matt W (1,718) on 29 Mar 2009

I'd never doubt Brannagh's good intentions, but to try to bring Shakespeare to the masses in a musical format was pretty daft…

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By Mat K (131) on 27 Jan 2009

Meh. It would have been much better without all the annoying dance numbers thrown in, but I suppose those appeal to some people…

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By Abel D (318) on 14 Oct 2012

The problem that I had with this film is that Branagh, tries to turn a Shakespeare play into a musical / comedy ala Ginger Rogers that it ends…

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