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2004 Certificate PG
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16th Century Venice: Young nobleman Bassanio (Fiennes) has asked his friend Antonio (Irons) to lend him money in order that he might sail to Belmont and try for the hand of the fair Portia (Collins). However, Antonio's money is all tied up in his business with his ships all away at various ports. There is nothing they can do .. Read more

Starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins
Director Michael Radford
Genres Drama

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The Merchant Of Venice

16th Century Venice: Young nobleman Bassanio (Fiennes) has asked his friend Antonio (Irons) to lend him money in order that he might sail to Belmont and try for the hand of the fair Portia (Collins). However, Antonio's money is all tied up in his business with his ships all away at various ports. There is nothing they can do but seek out the Jewish moneylender, Shylock (Pacino). Shylock is resentful towards Antonio, and has a particular dislike for Christians. However, what Antonio is proposing is a business transaction, nothing more. Shylock is persuaded but not before he enacts a condition of his own: If Antonio defaults on the loan, then Shylock will take a pound of his flesh as payment. It is a harsh bargain, but Antonio is certain he will have no trouble paying him the money and so agrees...

Starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins
Director Michael Radford
Studio MGM ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 7 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 11 Apr 2005
Production year: 2004
Format DVD

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  • One of the biggest British films of the decade.

    • The Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • Brilliant performance from Al Pacino

    • The Guardian
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

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  • 27 out of 33 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    WOW

    for those of you who like shakespeare you won't be disappointed, for those of you who don't, think back to Romeo and Juliet. this film has the same impact. the acting is tremendous. the cast is a mixture of famous and infamous people from the theatrical world. the scenes are played tremendously well and it is easy to understand, even for those who would sooner watch the bourne supremecy.

      • A customer from Leeds, England
      • Posted 13 Apr 2005 22:09

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  • 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    excellent adaptation

    I felt that the racism element was handled well and the whole ensemble created an excellent film, the scenary was stunning and the music created the required mood for the period it was set in but Pacino was stunning and his interaction with jeremy irons was electric. Well Worth seeing again and again.

      • A customer from nottingham
      • Posted 20 Apr 2005 16:52

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      • 16th Century Venice: Young nobleman Bassanio (Fiennes) has asked his friend Antonio (Irons) to lend him money in order that he might sail to Belmont and try for the hand of the fair Portia (Collins). ...