Love's Labour's Lost
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Movie Reviews of Love's Labour's Lost
Movie Review: It made me smile
Summary: 4 Stars
Like Much Ado About Nothing, this movie made me smile. Branagh's direction is brillant. I love Shakespeare, but I think there are times to take his work seriously (e.g. Hamlet), and times to just sit back and have some fun, and Branagh has done that with Love's Labour's Lost. I read somewhere that the black and white "newsreel" intros were inserted after test screening the original, because audiences couldn't decide whether they should be laughing or taking the film seriously. I could have done without the newsreel myself, but it is a minor distraction in an otherwise outrageously fun interpretation. Alicia Silverstone clearly had to stretch for this role, and for the most part pulls it off. Adrian Lester as Dumaine steals several scenes with his dancing ability and left me wanting to see more. If you don't laugh enough during the movie, watch the outtakes section on the DVD - they are hysterical.Movie Review: a daring release
Summary: 4 Stars
Kenneth Branagh, one of the most talented all-around filmmakers of our time, surprises his fans with every film he creates. Perhaps this was the most shocking, given the nature of the film--a musical comedy of a Shakespeare play! Some feel that the concept was of merit, but that the execution was simply disappointing. First of all, the film is meant as nothing more than a light-hearted, funny, danceable spin on a classic story. Secondly, as always, Branagh cast the most unusual actors, but with great success. Every one of them--especially Matthew Lillard--had singing and dancing skills to rival the most respected Broadway icons.Though not for every taste, the film certainly deserves credit for originality, style, and the courage that it took to make such a daring and different sort of film in this day and age.
Movie Review: Done in the best Hollwood style
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is made in homage to all those musicals of the 30's & 40's that Hollywood churned out and gave to the world. The acting balances on the knife edge of Shakespeare and ham. The singing is adequate to good. The dancing is OK. Mixed all together, you get the perfect mixture, where each element, while not brilliant, adds to the whole. If you remember those old musicals, you will be able to see how well this has been done. A delightful movie.Movie Review: Unusual, but that's why I like it
Summary: 4 Stars
This is definitely not for Shakespeare purists, but if you don't take the Bard too seriously, it's cute and fun. The blending of classic Shakespeare with Broadway song and dance routines makes for an unusual experience, which certainly isn't everyone's cup of tea. I think I'm the only person in my household who likes this movie, but that doesn't put a damper on how much I enjoy it.Movie Review: Shakespeare ReVamped
Summary: 4 Stars
The film wasn't quite what I expected when I purchased it, but now that I've seen it, I'm glad it wasn't. They use famous songs to make an old classic modern and innovative. Nathan Lane is hilarious as well as Timothy Spall. Once again, Kenneth Branagh works wonders as a director AND actor. It's a good date movie for drama geeks (like me). :)