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Written April 28, 2012
Awesome

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We do not see enough modern recreations of Shakespeare films that maintain a certain loyalty to William's original text. Ralph Fines runs the risk of being cheesy early on with certain newsflash translations (in order to keep the uninformed audience up to speed with the plot) that keep the text and appear a little off, but after 30 minutes, the film eases into a consistency of beautiful launague portrayed in a modern setting. Gerald Butler's performance was adequate, Vanessa Redgrove's performance as Volumnia was one of the better ones of the movie, but Fines vision comes through in flying colors. Thanks you. P.S. Somebody please make a new King Lear
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So-so
Written June 9, 2012
Turn up the volume

by mr_denhart

This is more of a play then anything else. It's all about the script and the script is like a high school class assignment requirement to go see it.
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Written June 8, 2012
Citizens Schmitizens

by Jake_Gittes

Not one of Shakespeare's more popular adaptations probably because of the fickle citizens, which might have been acceptable to audiences prior to the Age of Enlightenment, but not so much thereafter. So why now, Hollywood? Probably the warrior returning home has some part in this. Wounds to heal. Elections to campaign. All of it somewhat familiar in an election year.

But so often comparisons break down. If Marcius/Coriolanus is a type of vet returning from war to run for political office at home, who does Aufidius correlate to? Modern dress productions invite comparisons, which break down at some point. Analogies to Coriolanus break down fast, switching interest to the excellent cast. Every scene between Fiennes and Butler is worth seeing because their relationship is the most complex. Likewise, Cox and Chastain have a lot to work with. It's Redgrave as the mother, Volumnia,--first proud then supplicating--who interests me. She's like the citizens only slower to reverse herself.
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So-so
Written April 9, 2012
A Modern Translation, Not An Improvement But Acceptable Entertainment.

by Alon Patterson

Always seeking formulas that make money without taking real chances, Hollywood's penchant for the occasional visit to classic literature, while adding their own embellishments, is strongly evident in this composition. Not a bad film, it's hardly worthy of Shakespeare?s pen though. Like many predecessors that exploit Shakespeare in this inferior art form, this movie seeks to reinvent the unnecessary and thereby fails to understand the point of the original work. Strictly based on entertainment value and imagination, it's adequate entertainment, provided of course you're a GREAT listener who can discern a melting pot of dialects applied to the prose of the original work. Somehow, I found straining to hear Roman words spoken with British, US, Asian, Latin and other accents within the same scene most uncomfortable. Still, if you don't mind the avant-garde, somewhat Brooklyn style, you'll dig this one. See it though. Small culture's most always worth the price of a ticket.
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Written January 25, 2012
Shakespeare today

by adman68

Ralph Fiennes is the consummate screen and stage actor - he is able to speak this Elizabethan language in an accessible way. His ability to access base torment is astounding. This is an ENORMOUS oscar performance. Vanessa Redgrave is also at the top of this cast. Both Gerard Butler and Jessica Chastain do a fine job physically, but fail to match the effort brought forth by Mr. Fiennes & Ms. Redgrave, and thus are a bit forgettable.

The direction is interesting. It is easy to see how this caste world would be possible today. However, some of the extra players are a little over-the-top.

Some of the reality strengths of the Hurt Locker's approach work here - without the shaky camera angles that I, for one, am bored with. It is also refreshing to see combat without all of the ridiculous slo-mo effects that suspend any sense of reality.

This film is not for everyone. It is almost more difficult to understand than a foreign film with subtitles - however... definitely give it a shot
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Oh No!
Written April 13, 2012
Disappointed

by doug.brucker

No indication in the 'trailer' that the language is 'elizabethan' or 'whatever'..... trailer is very misleading, movie was very disappointing. We left 40 minutes into the movie, bored with all the 'blah, blah, blah' shakespearian like script. Boring!
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So-so
Written January 21, 2012
Confusing but good production--needs to be seen twice.

by dpswarn

I was confused and couldn't follow story. The shift to a modern setting was disconcerting when coupled with original Shakespeare dialogue. I think you should know or read the play Coriolanus first or read a synopsis. Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgraves were super, as usual. I might see it again now that I know the story.
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Must Go!
Written March 4, 2012
there are many ways to do this play-this was a good one

by wmatthei.1

go see it and think about it.
- 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written February 5, 2012
Shakespeare done well on the silver screen

by waldlaw

Ralph Fiennes has produced a captivating version of Coriolanus. Not only did he do a superb acting job, but he directed as well. It also helps that his supporting cast, including Vanessa Redgrave (also superb), Gerald Butler, Brian Cox and Jessica Chastain, were well cast and delivered strong performances. The modern setting makes Shakespeare, our best playwright, relevant to old and new audiences. Go see!
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Written August 27, 2011
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Written December 20, 2011
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