Review of Anonymous (2011) by Karen D — 15 May 2012

SLOW and POINTLESS, wouldn't watch it again on HBO!

This review of Anonymous (2011) was written by Karen D on 15 May 2012.

Anonymous has generally received mixed reviews.

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I am impressed by many reasons but , most of all, with the fact this movie is so underrated may be it historically accurate or not…

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By Brett H (1,346) on 08 Apr 2014

Interesting theory on the legacy of Shakespeare, and I highly enjoyed the way his plays were used for political statements…

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By Gennyjen . (14) on 19 Sep 2013

I expected so much more after watching the trailer…

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By Daniel Green (105) for CineVue (2,163) on 04 Dec 2018

Emmerich seems to have departed from his well-established oeuvre, yet his directorial ineptitude in regards to characterisation and storytelling…

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By Tucker J (9) on 20 Jan 2014

The more it tries to make you believe in it's half baked theories the more fake it comes off. It's just a crappy unentertaining film…

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By Lawrence B (122) on 08 Feb 2015

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By Manuel N (217) on 25 Oct 2018

I could not miss a film about Shakespeare. Very gloomy, tough, dynamic, intriguing, unexpected and perfectly staged historical drama…

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