| The Merchant of Venice Review |
| by Susan Granger (Rating: 8/10) |
| Susan Granger's review of "The Merchant of Venice" (Sony Pictures Classics)
In a prologue to this classic, screenwriter/director Michael Radford ("Il
Postino") describes the cultural context of late 16th century Venice, a vital
trading port,...more |
| The Merchant of Venice Review |
| by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 2/4) |
| Michael Radford's lifeless direction of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE makes for a film
that's dry and disappointing. Only in its classic ending act, with the
unforgettable and shocking "pound of flesh" scene, does this lackluster
production finally live up to...more |
| The Merchant of Venice Review |
| by Laura Clifford (Rating: C+) |
| At the Rialto Bridge, a red-capped Shylock (Al Pacino) gives greeting to
wealthy citizen Antonio (Jeremy Irons, "Being Julia"), who spits in his
face in return. But when Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes, "Luther") needs money
to woo the lovely Portia (Lynn...more |
| The Merchant of Venice Review |
| by Mark R. Leeper (Rating: 6/10) |
| CAPSULE: A valiant attempt to do this Shakespeare
play while undercutting the story's prejudice, but
Al Pacino's acting style is all wrong for the 16th
century. Michael Radford tries valiantly but only
semi-successfully to...more |
| The Merchant of Venice Review |
| by Harvey S. Karten (Rating: B+) |
| Reviewed by Harvey S. Karten
Sony Pictures Classics
Grade: B+
Directed by: Michael Radford
Written by: Michael Radford, play by William Shakespeare
Cast: Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins,
Allan Corduner, Charlie Cox, Mackenzie Crook,...more |
