The Taming of the Shrew
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Movie Reviews of The Taming of the Shrew
Movie Review: A Classic Rendition of a Classic Story, staring One Classy Lady
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite movies - and it certainly stars one of my favorite actors and actresses. Burton and Taylor are expert in their delivery of Shakepeare's classic tale of the taming of Katarina, a woman with no desire to marry and certainly no desire to succumb to the wiles of any man. The most modern of women characters from a time period when women either married or turned nun; the story shows not only the strength of a woman, but proves wrong the endurant misbelief that women are the weaker sex.
The disk sold thru Amazon is typical of this era film and release of such: nothing special about it, but nothing erred or wrong that I can relate. I am purely happy to own a copy of this movie, and it could have arrived months late and half opened and I would still be happy. Not a bad price, either, considering this is a wonderfully directed and acted film. The sets, the costumes, the hair styles - the adaptation of the play to screenplay - it's a beautiful film that will have you laughing, even if you aren't a fan of the bard.
Movie Review: Excellent! A real joy.
Summary: 5 Stars
From the begining of this movie, when you spot Elizabeth Taylor having the temper tantrum of a lifetime, you *know* this is going to be a good time.
I adored this movie!
Kate and Bianca are sisters. Their father has decreed that the younger sister, even tempered Bianca, may not marry until her elder sister walks down the aisle. Unfortunately, Kate (Liz Taylor) has the disposition of a rattlesnake and is given to fits of anger. Thus far, it has put off any suitors, and Bianca frets that she'll never be allowed to marry. Then Pertruchio (Richard Burton) comes into the picture - a rather mad gentleman who is looking for a woman with a large dowry - and he pursues Kate, much to Kate's chagrin. Eventually, he tricks her into marriage. The honeymoon angst beings soon thereafter.
Great acting, great sets, and beautiful costuming, The Taming Of The Shrew is a great time. I am very glad I bought this one. I'll be watching it over and over again, I can guarantee.
Happy viewing.
Movie Review: Burton and Taylor at their best.
Summary: 5 Stars
This 1967 screen adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew' gave the late Richard Burton a chance to showcase his acting talent before he was seduced by Hollywood and became an overpaid hack. This is one of my favourite films as Burton's laconic and laid-back Petruchio spars with Elizabeth Taylor's wonderfully over-the-top Katharina in a manner which brings this great play to uproarious life. Zeffirelli went one further in this as it is more than just a filmed stage-play: it is the blueprint for anyone who wants to bring Shakespeare to life on the screen. Both stars are ably supported by Michael Hordern, Michael York, Cyril Cusack, Natasha Pyne (whatever happened to her?) and the great Victor Spinetti. The story unfolds in a fluid, rollicking way with gusto and verve. Zeffirelli takes characters off the dusty page and blows life into them in a way which few other directors can. Great music by Nino Rota adds to the feast as it becomes clear that the Italians would very much like to claim Shakespeare as one of their own.Movie Review: Good transfer, GREAT FILM, subtitles in asian languages?
Summary: 5 Stars
I used to check this tape out from the University film library and watch it on the top floor of the main library in the media center any time I wanted to get a lift. It's a really well done version of the great play, and of course Taylor and Burton make it a joy to watch.I was a bit concerned about the transfer to DVD, as many such transfers have been poorly handled with degraded masters. There is some age to this master print as well, but the transfer comes off very good, with little pixillation, and the sound is bright and clear.
Imagine my surprise when I found I could listen in multiple languages, and view subtitles in others! And, we're talkinga bout going beyond the basic French or Spanish! I don't even know what some of those were, but it was cool to watch!
And, there can't be enough said for the ability to view this movie in wide-screen for the first time! I had no idea how much image I was missing!
Now I just have to convince my wife to get a bigger television!
Movie Review: The art of Submission
Summary: 5 Stars
Let's face it girls. There is a a quiet joy in submitting to your man's needs and fulfilling his every need. Submitting to his strength, his power his....Oh never mind!
Liz and Richard, too hot, competitive and combative to really ever get along. But oh you could feel the heat they must have been at like Klingons! This is their Movie, how could Shakespeare have known? Beautifully filmed and for those of you who think Shakespeare might be hard to follow fear not! And it's funny. Two watch those two throw jibs at each other with such accuracy! To see them secretly steal glances at each other when no one is watching. My favorite scene Petroccio watching over Kate while she sleeps. Now that's man in love. Kudos to the director,the other actors and the set and costume designers. They nailed it. Applause, applause! To Liz and Richard come on now at any point in this movie were you ever in character?