Anonymous(2011)- User Reviews

Excellent movie from stunning visuals to masterful, political-laced plot. In further research you will discover that Shakespeare the bumpkin of Avon did not only lack the life experiences to write about the inner court, the scenes in Italy or the political …more»

With as many characters as a Shakespearean play, there is confusion at first especially with the rapid transitions of time periods (flashbacks/ forwards), but once Emmerich settles down the story and its many themes emerge compellingly. Taking the premise …more»

I don't understand what the hype is about. This movie was dreadfully boring. The story was in and of itself, unfounded and ridiculous. The acting was disappointing-especially since 99.9% of them were novel and seemed completely inexperienced.
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I truly feel sorry for those who believe this story to be the truth about Shakespeare. But not only is it offensive to have literary history twisted to Hollywood's warped sense of sensationalism, it's offensive to anyone with knowledge of Elizabethan …more»

Anonymous was well acted but, especially for those who know the period's history and are familiar with the Oxfordian premise of authorship for Shakespeare's works, it was a confusing mix of facts, inferences, rumors, and fantasy... historical …more»

EXCELLENT!!!! from the first scene to the last. The cast members couldn't have been selected any differently. The story was told beautifully. The movie was easy to follow. Scenery, awesome.. Overall, I would go see it again. Highly recommend to o …more»

With a veritable cast of who's who of British actors, soaring cinematography and excellent acting, whats not to enjoy! I found this movie highly entertaining. The critics were way off.more»

Best movie I have seen all year !
Finally a movie to explain the mystery behind why, through the centuries, we have been led to believe that Shakespeare's works were written by an illiterate actor from Stratford Upon Avon. Makes you think as it makes …more»

This is a brilliant picture, and i thank ebert for being one of the few critics to review this movie well. It deserves all the oscars. great art comes with the breeding of educated society. its clear that a common man would have no notion of Elizabethan …more»

Every year academia pushes out useless biographies and literary critiques that assume that the Stratford man was the author. And, because the foundation is incorrect, this babbling mountain of paper cannot bridge the author to the work and to the history. …more»