The Taming of the Shrew is exceptional. Far better then the original put on in the Pop Up "Globe" Theatre in Auckland New Zealand. I could never understand Midsummer Night's Dream" until I saw it retold on this DVD. Fair to say also "Much about Nothing". I was disappointed in this version of MacBeth. If I were an English Teacher to interest students before tackling the original versions.
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I bought this dvd set because I had rented one of the Dvds to see James McAvoy. But he wasn't the reason I had to buy the whole series. I have seen Shakespeare movies and plays but these modernized settings and interpretations were wonderful and I enjoy watching them over and over again. Rufus Sewell in Taming of the Shrew was the real reason I had to buy the whole series. Each of the 4 plays is unique and could have been sold separately and I would have missed out on the two I enjoy the most.
Highly entertaining stories featuring many very well known actors. Highly recommended.
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Excellent acting by all actors. Gives a total new look to the stories of Shakespeare.
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Excellent adaptation of play. Top cast and direction. Highly recommended.
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