Review of Caesar Must Die (2012) by Gordon B — 12 Feb 2013

By setting the story in a Italian prison, this film highlights the more fraternal themes of Shakespeare's play.

This review of Caesar Must Die (2012) was written by Gordon B on 12 Feb 2013.

Caesar Must Die has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nigel Andrews (1,359) for Financial Times (1,822) on 28 Feb 2013

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By Mark A (1,301) on 27 Mar 2013

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By Michael H (3,299) on 03 Feb 2013

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 04 Apr 2013

Destined to lose years in prison, the actors seem to take pride -- and solace -- in their association with something as seemingly immortal…

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By Manohla Dargis (1,909) for New York Times (5,786) on 05 Feb 2013

There’s an elemental, almost primitive quality to the Tavianis’ condensing that, at its most effective, dovetails with the prison’s severely…

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By Cole Smithey (1,865) for ColeSmithey.com (1,853) on 12 Feb 2013

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By Mayank F (281) on 20 Jun 2013

The idea itself is extreamly interesting so is the story while the acting does its magic on you, its a work of art…

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