Review of A Man for All Seasons (1966) by Matthew B — 11 Jul 2007
An intelligent and deeply rewarding film - definitely Fred Zinnemann's masterpiece. Paul Scofield's performance as Sir Thomas More is full of wit and is richly subtle; the interrogation and courtroom scenes are a testament to his dramatic genius.
Robert Shaw is a marvelous pre-Holbein Henry VIII, Leo McKern is appropriately serpentine as Thomas Cromwell, and Orson Welles has around five glorious minutes as the corrupt Cardinal Wolsey; Dame Wendy Hiller, Susannah York, and Nigel Davenport are pitch-perfect as well.
A beautiful and edifying work of art.
This review of A Man for All Seasons (1966) was written by Matthew B on 11 Jul 2007.
A Man for All Seasons has generally received very positive reviews.
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