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(354) 8.6 227 min 2018

National Theatre Live: King Lear is a movie starring Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, and Danny Webb. Two aging fathers - one a King, one his courtier - reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of...

Starring: Kirsty Bushell, Danny Webb, Sinéad Cusack, Ian McKellen

Genres: Drama

Director: Jonathan Munby

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Quality	480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Genres	Drama
Director	Jonathan Munby
Writer	William Shakespeare
Stars	Kirsty Bushell, Danny Webb, Sinéad Cusack, Ian McKellen
Country	UK
Also Known As	ナショナル・シアター・ライヴ 2019 「リア王」, National Theatre Live: Król Lear
Runtime	3H 47M
Description	Two aging fathers - one a King, one his courtier - reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, and their worlds crumble. Tender, violent, moving, and shocking, King Lear is considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written. This will be an explosive, charged and contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's epic masterpiece in the intimate setting of the Minerva Theatre.

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Thursday, 09 Jul 2020 12:26

This film tells the story of Lear, as told by Shakespeare, from the point of view of Elizabeth as she hears his last words to the prince, then in her head as she sits on the throne, and finally, as she turns away from the stage to face her death. It is a fascinating film, which is hard to watch, but one that you have to take with a pinch of salt. Yes, the acting is all over the place, the camera work is atrocious, but for Shakespeare fans, this is worth watching. For Shakespeare fans, I would say that it is a good film, but it is not the definitive version of his work.

Tuesday, 07 Jul 2020 10:07

If you want to watch a Shakespeare movie that is worth watching, then you will enjoy this. You can go into this with your own expectations, you will enjoy it if you can accept that King Lear is not Shakespeare's best. This film has a beautiful, colourful cinematography and also some really good music. All of the performances are top-notch. I was pleasantly surprised with the direction of Lars von Trier. I think he did an excellent job making a Shakespeare movie that is enjoyable, even though the story is sometimes quite convoluted. I really enjoyed this movie. I liked how much it focused on the main characters and how much they were involved in the plot. I was surprised that it didn't have much nudity. In the Shakespeare world, nudity is usually a sign of decadence. This movie has no nudity, and it is only a little bit that one man's ear is exposed. All of the characters are amazing, especially the three sons. Edward, Lear, and Cordelia. They are so lovable and they really are the heart and soul of the film. The actors give an amazing performance. It is a bit unbelievable that they were all born in the same year, but they really make you feel their emotions and they really seem like real people. I would really recommend this film.

Friday, 26 Jun 2020 03:57

This version of Lear is a little different from the BBC TV version. I felt that the producers took this version a little bit more seriously. It was nice to see the London skyline of the early 60's in the BBC version and I thought that the clothes in the BBC version were just a bit different. The plot of the BBC version was way better and it had a better emotional resonance to it. I thought that the BBC version was a bit better. I thought that it was a more truthful portrayal of the actual story.

Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 10:03

I was a bit sceptical about this movie. I was expecting a cheesy, "romantic" and "faithful" version of the play, but it turned out to be a very good movie. It was actually better than I expected. It was just as good as the original, and even better than the Hamlet version, which was the one I saw. The acting was great. The sets were beautiful and the costumes were wonderful. The lighting and cinematography were also very good. I was really impressed with the lighting and cinematography. The story was great and the actors did an amazing job with the script. The actors were great, and they were all very convincing in their roles. The plot was very interesting and it kept you engaged all the way through. It was a very good movie and I would recommend it to anyone. I give this movie an 8/10.

Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 12:23

It's been a while since I've watched a Shakespeare play and it seems that all the time I've been watching Shakespeare, he's been on stage. This time he plays as an old man who has to make a few choices, because he can't take care of his family and he wants to save money for a great legacy. Well I'm glad I didn't spend my money on this for a stage production. It's definitely a one time watch for sure. It's definitely good, but the pacing is a bit of a drag. The first act is a little slow, and then it picks up quite a bit, but it could have been so much better. I liked the acting in the first act, but it's not enough to carry the whole thing. The ending is pretty nice, but it doesn't add up. Overall, this is a good film, but it isn't a great one. I think it's worth a watch if you're a Shakespeare fan, but it's not something that I'd recommend.

Friday, 29 May 2020 13:24

On my last day in London before I go to graduate school I took a friend to see Shakespeare in Love and he said it was about as good as an opera. I took him to see this film and he said it was about as good as a play, but really good. Well, I have to say that this film is quite enjoyable, but you should definitely watch the stage version first, it is even better. Anyway, this is a romantic comedy, which will appeal to most people, as I am sure most will like the film. There is a great cast in this film and it is nice to see so many actors and actresses in the film. Michelle Pfieffer, Alison Lohman, Marcia Gay Harden, and Samuel J. Jackson are all in it, as well as Joan Allen, Ron Eldard, Alan Arkin, Mark Harmon, Jon Hamm, Dan Fogler, Bruce Willis, and Dermot Mulroney. There are a few standouts, but the best is definitely Seth Rogen, who is outstanding. His character is the worst possible character and he does a great job with it. Michelle Pfieffer is not exactly the best actor, but she is also not exactly the worst. Alison Lohman and Marcia Gay Harden are great, but I did not like them as much as they were supposed to be, but this is not a big problem. All in all, this is a very good film. If you are a fan of Shakespeare, you will enjoy this film, but don't be expecting a great film.

Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 10:14

Just saw "King Lear" tonight at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. I was so entertained by this well acted production that I actually became very engrossed and took in the whole opera. This film is a treat for anyone who loves Shakespeare and enjoyed the television series "Stage". This production is really excellent. It is so well-staged and so well-acted, that you have to wonder why this production wasn't already available on video. The actors were all excellent, as was the director and his music director. This is one of the most historically accurate productions I've ever seen. While the music and lyrics are very good, they didn't really stand out in my mind the way they did in "Stage". The productions of "King Lear" are always one of my favorites, and this is one of the best I've ever seen. There are no huge parts to it that would bother me. I think everyone who enjoyed "Stage" will like this one, as will everyone who hasn't seen it. There are really good parts of this production, such as the romance, the music and the performances of the major parts. I really liked the movie version of "King Lear" (1972) and this is a good film version of the opera. I think that if you are looking for an exciting and dramatic story, you should go see this production. However, if you just want to see an entertaining and historically accurate production, this is for you.

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 16:16

I was expecting this film to be pretty basic and straightforward, but I wasn't expecting Shakespeare. It was a good film. The performances were good, and it was clear that a lot of work was put into the production. It was a bit slow in parts but overall, it was quite enjoyable. I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys Shakespeare and is willing to put in the time.

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