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By Andrew U (319) on 24 Jan 2009

As unconventional and visually stunning as any of Orson Welles' work. The battle sequence in this film is particularly impressive…

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By Vlad T (30) on 21 Jan 2009

I am not a fan of Shakespeare or things based on his plays but this was really very good with great performances from Welles, Gielgud etc…

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By Darryl J (261) on 20 Jan 2009

Like anyone who has seen this film, it's immediately apparent that Orson Welles was the perfect man to handle the role of Falstaff…

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By Lynda M (383) on 22 Dec 2008

You never find treasure on the surface, but after searching for a copy, I was delighted to see this excellent film with one of Welles best…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 10 Aug 2008

Orson Welles has long been known for directing one film, and that film is Citizen Kane…

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By Adam Z (211) on 20 Jul 2008

The greatest Shakespearean film ever made. Orson Welles is both hysterical and heart-breaking as Falstaff…

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By Robert C (1,701) on 13 Jul 2008

The best Shakespeare on film. Often imitated battle sequence has never been equalled…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 17 Jun 2008

A personal viewpoint, it mixes the grotesque, bawdy, comic and heroic, and does have a melancholy under its carousing and battles…

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By Jeff C (866) on 12 Jun 2008

A genuine masterpiece. Shakespearean history on celluloid as it was meant to be…

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By Telmo J (6) on 12 Jun 2008

A genuine masterpiece. Shakespearean history on celluloid as it was meant to be…

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By Stephen M (1,308) on 07 Jun 2008

Considering that just about everything Orson Welles directed after Citizen Kane was compromised by studio interference and/or budgetary constraints,…

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By Brian M (1,664) on 02 Jun 2008

Welles gives one of the most moving performances on celluloid in this breathtaking masterpiece. This is a performance for the ages…

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By Stella D (433) on 27 May 2008

Magnificent. the finest shakespeare adaptation i've seen with one of the finest battle scenes ever filmed! absolutely breathtaking…

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By Vegard O (12) on 09 May 2008

Welles at his absolute best as a director, actor, and interpretor of Shakespeare. Easily my favorite Orson Welles film…

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By Jeremy G (298) on 27 Apr 2008

I need to watch it again before I make a final judgment, but certainly very good…

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By Evan K (781) on 20 Apr 2008

Jeez, I want to like it but I just couldn't get into it. It was muddled to me, all of it…

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By Sam S (1,174) on 14 Apr 2008

Fantastic acting, fantastic visuals and directing, and one hell of a battle scene are a definite plus, but I had trouble actually hearing and…

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By Chris P (1,701) on 30 Mar 2008

My personal favorite film by Welles, and also my favorite Shakespeare film, especially considering this is 100% Shakespeare and yet not one…

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By Carlos O (62) on 14 Mar 2008

Great Orson Welles and great Fernando Rey!!! A good review on Shakespeare texts…

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By Barbara O (118) on 15 Feb 2008

A tricky film to review in such a manner as this…

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