Tired of foul language, this movie was a nice change. I'll watch any movie with Kevin Cline in it. For starters, he looks like Errol Flynn, and into the bargain is such a talented versatile actor. The acting of Michelle Pfeiffer, Calista Flockhart, and Stanley Tucci was outstanding. Watching Michelle Pfeiffer as Titania, the fairy queen with sparkles on her face and long red hair brought school memories back. The expressions on Stanley Tucci's face as the mischievous Puck, spoke volumes. Was this the same man I had seen a few days before as an assassin in John Grisham's "Pelican Brief?"
Kevin Cline was hilarious when he finds out he has turned into a real "ass" complete with large ears. It's not good to give everything away, but by the end of the movie, we were almost on the floor laughing at the actors putting on their play within the movie. It's hard to convince some people that watching Shakespearian movies can be a lot of fun. Sometimes better than some of the rubbish we watch. Next time you come cross the "Taming of the Shrew" with Liz Taylor and Richard Burton; "Much Ado About Nothing" with Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh and Denzel Washington, ... take a chance and watch them. You're in for a treat! You'll be surprised at the number of familiar acting faces you'll see. Many of the best actors in the business have all been Shakespearian trained.
Kevin Cline was hilarious when he finds out he has turned into a real "ass" complete with large ears. It's not good to give everything away, but by the end of the movie, we were almost on the floor laughing at the actors putting on their play within the movie. It's hard to convince some people that watching Shakespearian movies can be a lot of fun. Sometimes better than some of the rubbish we watch. Next time you come cross the "Taming of the Shrew" with Liz Taylor and Richard Burton; "Much Ado About Nothing" with Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh and Denzel Washington, ... take a chance and watch them. You're in for a treat! You'll be surprised at the number of familiar acting faces you'll see. Many of the best actors in the business have all been Shakespearian trained.