Review of The Madness of King George (1994) by Madeline M — 18 Dec 2008

The origins in theater are clear from the dialogue (Alan Bennett later wrote The History Boys, and the dialogue here provides the characters with just as much chance to sparr as in that play) and Hawthorne gives a magnificent performance.

So magnificent that one wonders what the point in casting such excellent actors in the other parts was. Ian Holme, for example, is extremely underused, even though he has what is probably the biggest and most interesting supporting role.

Also, it is a little traditional at times, which was something of a disappointment. I expect a push forward and never got one.