Becket
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Movie Reviews of Becket
Movie Review: "The Supreme Folly" ~ Honor, Collaboration, Esthetics and the Void Within
Summary: 5 Stars
Winner of the Academy Award, for Best Screenplay the '64 classic `Becket' is a riveting period piece set in 12th century England. The storyline deals with the issues of honor, friendship, collaboration and the balance of power between Church and Monarchy.
The strength of this film lies in the magnificent performances of O'Toole and Burton. Watching their love/hate relationship in all its various manifestations make for a remarkable viewing experience. Here's a rare opportunity to see two of the best in their prime with a script they can really sink their theatrical chops into. O'Toole is absolutely mesmerizing in the role of the drunken, insecure and lonely King Henry II as is Burton as the profound and morose Archbishop of Canterbury.
This one belongs in your personal DVD collection.
Movie Review: Brilliant and Long Overdue
Summary: 5 Stars
Becket sits as a classic, historical parrable of conscience and character, in the same genre as "A Man For All Seasons". Richard Burton (as the title character) and Peter O'Toole (as Henry II) lend marvelous weight to their characters. Burton, the friend who puts moral conscience and religious belief above King and Country. O'Toole, a monarch driven by dynasty is ever mindful of Becket's influence... both as a personal friend and as the conscious of the kingdom. Frustrated, the king's knights take literally Henry's loose wish to be rid of the meddlesome priest. Becket pays with his life but, ultimately Henry with his soul. Based on historical fact, Becket is not a swashbuckler but a more thoughtful film considering the primacy of church v. state. It is well deserving two hours and long overdue on DVD.Movie Review: Be Praised
Summary: 5 Stars
The British Rat Pack of 60s theater assembles for this drama that stands as a timeless classic. Both stars are at their prime. When O'Toole goes off on his family or some hapless member of the clergy it's priceless -- when he breaks down in the end it's painful. Burton hangs back -- as he should -- but his low key work is just as powerful. The picture has been restored and looks and sounds terrific.
While O'Toole may look enfeebled these days, the sensational commentary shows he hasn't missed a step. His annecdotes as well as his keen insight into the history of the period and his craft are an absolute delight. There are very few tracks as illuminating and entertaining. (By contrast, the interviews with Burton included here are filled with his haunting and depressing self deprecation.)
Movie Review: Peter O'Toole's finest!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is in my opinion OFF the charts on most levels!!! For any fans of ¨Lion in Winter ¨, this is a MUST see!!! For students of film and drama this is a benchmark of pristine, powerful and heartfelt delivery of the director's and the script writers intentions. Furthermore, the film's transfer onto DVD
is gorgeous!!! I would even go as far to say that ALL actors on any level be it stage or film can learn from this epic film which features a STELLAR cast! This was directed by Peter Glenville as well as gracing the New York Stage courtesy of Mr.David Merrick and received a whopping 12 Academy Award nomimations only to lose the Best Picture award to ¨My Fair Lady¨ A popularity contest AT BEST!
Do yourself a favor and see this film ASAP!!!!
Movie Review: An Historical Goodie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazing acting performances by Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton. Set in Medieval England where the church and The Kingdom of England fight for control. Henry II (O'Toole) is masterful in his cunning, bed-wenching best. His top counselor and friend Becket (Burton) is a smart, place seeking Saxon underling vying for power behind the scenes. He is devoted to his king and friend until Henry makes him Archbishop of Canterbury. Henry does this believing that his friend will support him. But Becket goes through a pang of conscience and in a mix of piety and power fights Henry with the power of the church at stake. Gripping Drama with the best Actors and script. A must for those who enjoy historical pieces!