The Shakespeare Collection (Romeo + Juliet / Titus / A Midsummer Night's Dream)
by Julie Taymor, Michael Hoffman, Baz Luhrmann
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Actor: Anthony Hopkins, Dario D'Ambrosi, Jessica Lange, Osheen Jones, Raz DeganDirector: Baz Luhrmann, Julie Taymor, Michael Hoffman
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Italian (Original Language); Latin (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Special Edition
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 402 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-04-18
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Reviews of The Shakespeare Collection (Romeo + Juliet / Titus / A Midsummer Night's Dream)
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Summary: 4 Stars
Amazon is not at all consistent when providing shoppers with the technical specs of DVDs in general and multi-disk box sets in particular; specifically whether or not they're all ANAMORPHIC.
I assumed (incorrectly) that this version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' would be anamorphic, as are the other two DVDs in the box set. Turns out it's the same NON-anamorphic, widescreen letterbox version released on 25 January 2001 (UPC 086162123085), and occupies less than half the area of a 50" screen. Six years on, 20th Century Fox still hasn't managed to bring this movie into the 21st century.
Moral: if the description doesn't explicitly say that a DVD is anamorphic, better assume it's not.
DVD Review: terrific collection
Summary: 5 Stars
three of possibly the most interesting films you'll see, all are dramatic, comical and beautiful in their own way.DVD Review: Interesting and modern interpretations of Shakespeare for general audiences
Summary: 4 Stars
These movies are a real value and a good introduction for modern people to Shakespeare. They are not done in a very classical way, but rather take a lot of poetic license in their approach. They are a refreshing interpretation of Shakespeare that are very accessible to a general audience. Serious Shakespeare fans may want something more traditional, but overall these tapes bring a refreshing approach to these classical plays. Titus was especially powerful and provides a lot of creative visual interest, great acting and high emotional impact. While it was a bit disturbing, it was also quite interesting in a way that is unique to Anthony Hopkins. Purists may want to look elsewhere, but I enjoyed seeing these interpretations and recommend them given the caveats above.
Description of The Shakespeare Collection (Romeo + Juliet / Titus / A Midsummer Night's Dream)
A Midsummer Night's DreamA stellar cast headed by Michelle Pfeiffer and Kevin Kline bring Shakespeare's romantic comedy to life. When two pairs of star-crossed lovers a feuding pair of supernatural sprites and a love potion gone awry all come together in an enchanted moonlit forest the result is a delightful mix of merriment and magic. Also starring Calista Flockhart Stanley Tucci and Rupert Everett.Romeo & Juliet Special EditionBaz Luhrmann's dazzling and unconventional adaptation of William Shakespear's classic love story is spellbinding. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes portray Romeo and Juliet the youthful star-crossed lovers of the past. But the setting has been moved from it's Elizabethan origins to the futuristic urban backdrop of Verona Beach.Titus 2-Disc Special EditionAcademy Award winners Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange ignite the screen in a strikingly original "coup de cinema" (The New York Times). "Titus" is a "wild ride" (Chicago Tribune) - a shocking journy into the depths of the human heart - a place where vengeance and passion reign supreme. A film by Julie Taymor acclaimed creator and director of Broadway's "The Lion King."System Requirements:Running Time: 427 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?COMEDY Rating:?Unknown UPC:?024543231622 Manufacturer No:?2233162General DVDs
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