Review of A Man for All Seasons (1966) by Chad O — 23 Mar 2008
This week saw the death of Paul Scofield, a great actor who never achieved grandure as a film actor but left an undeniable impression in many of the films he made.
This was his masterpiece, a performance of Thomas More that did not always come off as likeable, but was at the utmost an honorable man. His faith, conviction, and true allegience to the Lord are a standout, very moving especially in the world of Henry VIII. The story of that infamous king has always been ripe for scandal and trashy melodrama, from Charles Laughton to Richard Burton, all the way to modern works with Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Eric Bana. He is played here beautifully by Robert Shaw, wisely made a secondary character, and shown for being a tyrant and not just a trashy womanizer as he often is. It makes More's decision all the more powerful.
This review of A Man for All Seasons (1966) was written by Chad O on 23 Mar 2008.
A Man for All Seasons has generally received very positive reviews.
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