Julius Caesar
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Movie Reviews of Julius Caesar
Movie Review: Better than the Charlton Heston Version
Summary: 4 Stars
I watched the 1953 Marlon Brando version last weekend, and I just finished watching the 1970 Charlton Heston version today. Even though the 1970 version is in color with better production quality, the black and white 1953 Marlon Brando version with antiquated scenery is a better movie. The 1953 version also had much better casting. This includes the roles of Mark Antony, Brutus, and Cassius. The only actor in the 1970 version that was better than the 1953 version was Sir John Gielgud's Caesar. Ironically, John Gielgud played Cassius in the 1953 version and Caesar in the 1970 version. He was superb in both roles. I was disappointed with Lewis Calhern's Caesar in the 1953 version. The 1953 version of Julius Caesar was superior in almost every way that matters.
There is a reason the Brando version costs $13.99 and the Heston version costs $8.99. If you have to choose between the two, buy the $13.99 version.
Movie Review: ave marlon!
Summary: 4 Stars
director joseph mankiewicz took a big gamble in casting marlon brando as mark antony, but it paid off big. this is a thoroughly enjoyable interpretation of one of shakespeares most popular and accessible plays -- done with remarkable restraint in an era where hollywood was prone to the excesses (and btw, i LOVE them!) of "quo vadis" or "the robe". james mason, john gielgud, louis calhern, &c all are terrific, but the film became a vehicle for brando (then at the peak of his stardom) and he acquits himself admirably -- one can only wish he had ventured again into the classical repertoire, but appreciate what he did here.
Movie Review: Julius Casear for high school
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie nicely follows the text in the Prentice-Hall 10th grade literature book until Act V. Then it seems like the director ran out of time and rushed the ending. Even though it is in black and white, the acting is excellent and the students are able to follow the dialogue. I teach play from this movie and have had good success in doing so. It would be nice if it were colorized, but oh, well. I recommend this version to get a clear understanding of Brutus'conflict and of Antony's manipulation of the crowd.Movie Review: Great acting
Summary: 4 Stars
The acting in this was very good. It had a great cast. It's just such a classic. Being Shakespeare, it may be hard for some people to understand at first, but you catch on pretty quickly.Movie Review: Julius Caesar DVD Review
Summary: 4 Stars
A well-written and well-acted film, which is like watching a play. A high point of this film is Miklos Rozsa's score. The 4:3 black-and-white picture is of good quality.