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In this well-conceived Elizabethan comedy, writers Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman ask the question: Who was William Shakespeare's muse? The answer: Viola de Lesseps, a young noblewoman who dreams of acting on a man's stage. The screenwriters deliver a cleverly crafted scenario which beautifully illustrates both the early aspirations of the playwright, and a glimpse into the culture of Elizabethan theater. Colourful characters, like the Globe theater owner Henslow (played by Geoffrey Rush), the lead player in the troupe (Ben Affleck), and the Queen herself (Judi Dench), give the cast charm, wit, and feasibility. The young playwright who at the start of the film is experiencing writer's block bursts forth with a lyrical text inspired by the lovely and passionate Viola. Ultimately this film is about the making of a great play, but most importantly it is about the power of words.

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EAN5050582794953

eBay Product ID (ePID)102184025

Product Key Features

Film/TV TitleShakespeare in Love

ActorJoseph Fiennes, Daniel Brocklebank, Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Judi Dench, Ben Affleck, Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow

DirectorJohn Madden

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

Release Year2011

GenreComedy, Romantic

Run Time119 Mins

Additional Product Features

Certificate15

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

ReviewsKenneth Turan - A happy conceit smoothly executed, this is one of those entertaining confections that's so pleasing to the eye and ear you'd have to be a genuine Scrooge to struggle against it., Los Angeles Times - A happy conceit smoothly executed, this is one of those entertaining confections that's so pleasing to the eye and ear you'd have to be a genuine Scrooge to struggle against it., Variety - Accessible, entertaining and fun for modern audiences. Exquisitely acted, tightly directed and impressively assembled, this lively period piece is the kind of arty gem with potentially broad appeal that Miramax certainly knows how to sell., Lael Loewenstein - Accessible, entertaining and fun for modern audiences. Exquisitely acted, tightly directed and impressively assembled, this lively period piece is the kind of arty gem with potentially broad appeal that Miramax certainly knows how to sell.

Consumer AdviceContains moderate sex and nudity

Movie/TV TitleShakespeare In Love

Sound sourceDolby Digital

AwardsBest Actress In A Supporting Role 1999 - Judi Dench, Best Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen 1999 - Tom Stoppard, Best Picture 1999 -, Best Screenplay Written Directly For The Screen 1999 - Marc Norman, Best Film 1999 -, Best Actress In A Leading Role 1999 - Gwyneth Paltrow

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by barbarsha
04 Mar, 2021
Unrequited love, he was already married.
An exceptional film with high quality in addition to the "play".
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by cammycushion
09 Dec, 2020
good film good value
excellent DVD arrived on time
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by angeldark89
13 Feb, 2022
Super
Great film. Thanks
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by hqbpU2JfTGS@Deleted
04 Mar, 2020
Was not working when I gut it, was full of screeches
Was not working when I gut it, was full of screeches
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