Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Lindsey L — 10 Jan 2008

Al pacino and william shakespeare. need I say more?

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Lindsey L on 10 Jan 2008.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Matt D (1,411) on 29 Mar 2009

With his pet project, Al Pacino has made an informaive, engrossing and entertaining movie, far from the sootie luvvie-fest you might expect…

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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

Excellent documentary that discusses Shakespeare and one of his most famous plays, Richard III…

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By Brian S (2,291) 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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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 10 Jan 2012

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 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 Emily L (439) on 22 Jan 2009

I found this movie made Richard III, arguably one of Shakespeare's most complicated plays and one of his longest, very accessible to people…

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By K R (112) on 07 May 2009

An inspired Al Pacino accompanied by a whole cast of talented actors, seeking to reveal how Shakespeare is perceived in the American society…

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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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