Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Pieter-Jan V — 03 Jan 2010

I only watched this documentary for Al Pacino, Pacino made Shakespeare more accesible and that's an accomplishment!

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Pieter-Jan V on 03 Jan 2010.

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By Daniel V (622) on 20 May 2014

I have seen Richard III and read it and now after seeing this, I really wish they would do this for all of Shakespeare's plays/movies…

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By Hallie G (25) on 27 Jan 2014

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By John C (2,737) on 24 Nov 2008

A wonderful documentary about America's views of Shakespeare, as well as an intriguing study of the nature of acting…

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By Ralphieboy333 (33) on 06 Mar 2010

A broad documentary on the artistic process as it relates to one of the most-performed plays of classic English literature…

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By Evan K (781) on 25 Apr 2009

Interesting Look Behind The Scenes Of Pacino And Company As They Try To Bring To Life Richard III…

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By Paul K (987) on 08 Jan 2010

Great flick examining one man's relationship with Shakespeare and the cultural disconnect with his work here in the States…

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By Mike T (1,122) on 31 Jan 2009

I enjoyed this movie, esp the scenes when they are actually doing Richard III…

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By Kelsey G (40) 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 Edward G (254) on 23 Jul 2012

This movie breaks down Richard III into a more understandable piece of literature and also shows insight into the public view of Shakespeare…

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By D H (175) on 26 Jul 2009

If you've never read Shakespeare because you think it's difficult, this movie is for you…

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