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In this well-conceived Elizabethan comedy, writers Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman ask the question: Who was William Shakespeare's muse? The answer: Viola de Lesseps, a young noblewoman who dreams of acting on a man's stage. The screenwriters deliver a cleverly crafted scenario which beautifully illustrates both the early aspirations of the playwright, and a glimpse into the culture of Elizabethan theater. Colourful characters, like the Globe theater owner Henslow (played by Geoffrey Rush), the lead player in the troupe (Ben Affleck), and the Queen herself (Judi Dench), give the cast charm, wit, and feasibility. The young playwright who at the start of the film is experiencing writer's block bursts forth with a lyrical text inspired by the lovely and passionate Viola. Ultimately this film is about the making of a great play, but most importantly it is about the power of words.

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EAN5050582817232

eBay Product ID (ePID)102184951

Product Key Features

ActorJoseph Fiennes, Daniel Brocklebank, Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Judi Dench, Ben Affleck, Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow

Film/TV TitleShakespeare in Love

DirectorJohn Madden

Release Year2011

FormatBlu-ray

LanguageEnglish

GenreComedy, Romantic

Run Time119 Mins

Additional Product Features

Certificate15

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Number of Discs1

AwardsBest Actress In A Supporting Role 1999 - Judi Dench, Best Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen 1999 - Tom Stoppard, Best Picture 1999 -, Best Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen 1999 - Marc Norman, Best Film 1999 -, Best Actress In A Leading Role 1999 - Gwyneth Paltrow

ReviewsKenneth Turan - A happy conceit smoothly executed, this is one of those entertaining confections that's so pleasing to the eye and ear you'd have to be a genuine Scrooge to struggle against it., Los Angeles Times - A happy conceit smoothly executed, this is one of those entertaining confections that's so pleasing to the eye and ear you'd have to be a genuine Scrooge to struggle against it., Variety - Accessible, entertaining and fun for modern audiences. Exquisitely acted, tightly directed and impressively assembled, this lively period piece is the kind of arty gem with potentially broad appeal that Miramax certainly knows how to sell., Lael Loewenstein - Accessible, entertaining and fun for modern audiences. Exquisitely acted, tightly directed and impressively assembled, this lively period piece is the kind of arty gem with potentially broad appeal that Miramax certainly knows how to sell.

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleShakespeare In Love

Consumer AdviceContains moderate sex and nudity