Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Éowyn A — 17 Aug 2011

Surprisingly original. If only the last half hour hadn't dragged so long...

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Éowyn A on 17 Aug 2011.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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By Edward G (254) on 23 Jul 2012

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By Alban L (2) on 18 Nov 2010

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By Rob L (734) on 08 Mar 2010

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By Michael R (2,154) on 27 Dec 2009

Al's love of theatrical drama is lovely. there is pretension and there is love, real feeling and real things communicated…

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By Lav G (12) on 25 Feb 2009

Yet another film I may need an inervention with. I watch it weekly…

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By Johnny B (564) on 11 Sep 2011

This was a very difficult movie to find. It's interesting, but not great…

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By Vincent K (151) on 17 Feb 2009

One of the best ins to Shakespeare I've come across…

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