William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
1999
Michael Hoffman's film adaptation of Shakespeare's magical romantic comedy features an all-star cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Kevin Kline, Stanley Tucci, Calista Flockhart, Christian Bale, Anna Friel, and many others. Peasants, posh lovers, and faeries all collide in an enchanted forest, leading to .. Read more
| Starring | Michelle Pfeiffer, Anna Friel, Kevin Kline, Rupert Everett |
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| Director | Michael Hoffman |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
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William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Michael Hoffman's film adaptation of Shakespeare's magical romantic comedy features an all-star cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Kevin Kline, Stanley Tucci, Calista Flockhart, Christian Bale, Anna Friel, and many others. Peasants, posh lovers, and faeries all collide in an enchanted forest, leading to mishaps and misadventure.
| Starring | Michelle Pfeiffer, Anna Friel, Kevin Kline, Rupert Everett, Calista Flockhart, Stanley Tucci, Christian Bale, Dominic West |
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| Director | Michael Hoffman |
| Studio | 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 55 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Collections | 100 Rom-Coms |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Language | English |
| Dubbed | French, German, Spanish |
| Hearing-impaired | English, German |
| Subtitles | Dutch, French, German, Spanish |
| Released | DVD: 09 Sep 2002 Production year: 1999 |
| Format | DVD |
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Set for no particular reason in an Italian village at the turn of the 19th century, this is a patchy version, with some awkward clashes in acting styles, and much of the verse-speaking disappointing; but the play gradually works its charm and the finale
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This 'Scope version of 'Bottom's Story' is placed in late 19th century Tuscany, with the tone set, most successfully,... read more on Time Out
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11 out of 19 people found this review helpful
This Film made me laugh, not only were the actors bad, but the whole concept!!! I mean you didn't no where it was set, it had english countryside, with Italien Music!!! There is a scene where the 2 girls fight in mud! SOOOO not needed!!!!! Just not a good film sorry!!!!!
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Truely a dream
In a word, Brilliant. Excellent cast etc couldnt fault it. Good lighthearted, fun Shakespeare film.
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Dench lands fairy role
- 17 Aug 2009
Dame Judi Dench is resurrecting her role as Titania in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - 56 years since she first played the fairy queen. The veteran actress first starred as Titania in a school production and went on to play her again in a 1962 stage show and the film version six years later. And the 74 year old will don her wings again - she is set to tackle the role for a fourth time in a new stage adaption at the Rose Theatre in London. The Royal Shakespeare Company's... Read more
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