Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by James D — 21 Jul 2007

Innovative scripting, unless they didn't have one, in which case, it's improvised just lovely like. :).

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by James D on 21 Jul 2007.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Kelsey G (40) on 30 Sep 2016

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By Hallie G (25) on 27 Jan 2014

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By Phillip R (122) on 12 Sep 2010

Sorry for the translation is mechanical. There are people who for power are capable of anything. Richard III is certainly one of them…

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

Succeeds in giving us a greater appreciation for Shakespeare…

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By Dmitry B (11) on 22 May 2012

The movie is great at explaining the play, but actual filmed episodes of it aren't that good…

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By Mathieu F (47) on 03 Apr 2010

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By Olga C (70) on 27 Jan 2009

An interesting take on how to make shakespeare accessible, how one actor may approach it, and how acquainted people are w/him and his works…

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