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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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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12 out of 20 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 ... more
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4 out of 4 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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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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12 out of 20 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 ... more
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4 out of 4 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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12 out of 20 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 ... more
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4 out of 4 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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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Much better film shakepeare out there
A pity; apes the style of Branagh's light and likeable Shakespeare but misses by a mile. Too much visual clutter and too little of the dialogue. If you ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Quite Enjoyable
I must admit i did find this quite entertaining, it was quite easy to follow, big help with my studies, quite light hearted. i did find it a little hard to ... more
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
...nine, ten , never sleep again...
Dear LORD, this is poor. Okay, maybe the cast is far less stellar now than then, but the movie still reeks of "vanity project" as Michelle and (... more
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Calista's nightmare ruins dream!
Generally OK except it does not really capture the magic and Calista Flockhart - Oh dear - Shakespeare's verse is not really your thing is it? Apart from ... more
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Cant quite deciede..
Ok so its near enought impossible to understand what Shakespeare was on about when you read the books, so the idea of a film is great....
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Pleasant viewing
A faithful production of the original set in Italy with beautiful sceenery and a delicious sound track of Italian Opera.
Critics' reviews (2)
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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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