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Watch this if you liked: “Shame”

The Good, the Bad and the Power-Seeking Greed:

• A fantastic adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, the film is truly well-crafted and epic thanks to the direction from Justin Kurzel.

• Featuring a gripping and intense plot that was beautifully shot by awe-inspiring cinematography and camerawork.

• Unforgettable performances by Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotilard, Paddy Considine, Sean Harris and more.

• The Shakespearian dialogues were effectively used and were backed-up by powerful background music that added more impact to the film.

• The film did justice to the original play.

Trivia:

• At the 68th Cannes Film Festival, the film received a 10-minute standing ovation from the audience at the end of its screening.


Cinema Online, 17 December 2015