Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Sharon M — 25 Jan 2007

The Shakespeare nut in me loves this film.

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Sharon M on 25 Jan 2007.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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An energetic but unsatisfying behind the scenes account of actors dress rehearsing or in street clothes rehearsing to do the Shakespeare play…

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By John A. Nesbit (472) for Old School Reviews (429) on 30 Jan 2011

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By David B (3,254) on 03 Apr 2010

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By Paul K (987) on 08 Jan 2010

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By Rustin H (2) on 30 Sep 2016

Al Pacino delves deeply into the works of William Shakespeare, specifically Richard III, and essentially created a Shakespeare for dummies…

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By Fabrizio C (12) on 04 Jan 2016

One of the best and powerful acting that I ever seen from one of the best actors. Mr. Pacino is perfect and this movie is precious…

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