Review of Julius Caesar (1953) by Matthew D — 16 Jun 2018
A quick blitz through Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar is political treachery plotted out by Brutus and Cassius, played brilliantly by James Mason and John Gielgud respectively, that will rouse the spirit and entertain all Shakespeare fans. It maintains the integrity and thoughtfulness of the play, while conveying deeper emotions thanks to the expressive performances. Marlon Brando is so emotive in his consecutive speeches in the second half. Meanwhile, Mason and Gielgud give passionate performances that carry Julius Caesar for a majority of the run time.
The music is triumphant and the direction is peerless. You get many neat musical cues that fit the atmosphere. The cinematography gives you long still shots for monologues, slow panning shots for Cassius' aside, a grand wide shot for Marc Antony's speech, and many more highly inventive camera choices that engage like no other adaptation of Julius Caesar.
This is the best film version of Julius Caesar!
This review of Julius Caesar (1953) was written by Matthew D on 16 Jun 2018.
Julius Caesar has generally received positive reviews.
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