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Andrew Geller, New York Times: It is all in the grand manner of Shakespearean tragedies. Read more
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Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: This is Shakespeare exciting enough for even the most dubious, which, after all, is no less than the man deserves. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: While this curious clash between a near-modern setting and the much older source material might seem confounding, it actually serves to energize the play, as well as making it more palatable to present-day audiences. Read more
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: Combines a shrewd understanding of Shakespeare with a healthy, low-brow approach to cinema. Read more