Richard III

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Andy F @RT81936104 Sep 9, 2025 Olivier is superb as Richard III along with a star cast. The language is slightly simplified but it helps if you are familiar with the story and characters beforehand. The final battle sequence is breathtaking. See more Alec B @Alec97 Dec 14, 2023 Olivier's performance is occasionally hammy (To be expected I suppose) but that's more a product of his era that any major failings as an actor. I'm not sure if this is the definitive film version of this play, but it's hard to deny the moments of brilliance. See more Christopher B @Ikari777 Sep 17, 2022 Richard III is known for being one of the best of the play's adaptations and particularly for Laurence Olivier's stunning performance as he stars, directs and is a co-screenwriter for Richard III. The film is mainly dialogue, save for the last 20 minutes or so and much of the play is portrayed here in a very theatrical style. The film is essentially a viewing of a theatrical play with ornate sets and lots of dialogue and actions played out with a lot of gusto and theatrics involved. While the film isn't necessarily paced bad, if you aren't familiar with the story, can be very very slow and even boring and confusing. With that said, if you enjoy and appreciate theatre, this is a great film showcasing Richard III and features a great performance by Olivier and just as many theatrical elements in it that you at times feel you are watching a play on stage. See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 21, 2020 Ok version with nothing really to recommend it. See more s r @ScottR Nov 5, 2019 A fair take on the play. Olivier was a bit much though. He must've had quite the ego. See more James K @RT70605918 Oct 14, 2019 An excellent adaptation of Richard III by Laurence Olivier. Intriguing and daring cinematic adaptations and compression of the play create an excellent film. See more Read all reviews

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