Richard III(1995)- User Reviews

What's not to like? From the opening "Now is the Winter" speech to the confrontation with Lady Anne to the masterful speech of Clarence with his jailers, to "Despair and die" to the final lines, this is a movie of Shakespeare firing …more»

Speaking as a Shakepearean actor... the most colorfull characters and scenes are not in this one. Shakespeare is probably spinning in his grave.

This has got to be the worst Shakepearean movie ever made. THe concept setting is terrible. The plot is …more»

I actually wathed this movie in a Shakespeare class in college and found some of the scenes in this movie over the top. The tank scene at the beginning is beyond silly and so is the death of Robert Downey Jr.more»

Lies, manipulation, powerlust, cruelty, fear, murder--eternal characteristics of dictatorship. From Caligula to Stalin to Saddam Hussein, tyrants are variants of a type, with so much in common that they could have graduated from the same community college, …more»

This version of Richard III is un frickin' believeable. Ian gave a stunning performance as Richard. This story kinda gave me a picture of Nazi Germany only this time its just Yorks v.s. Lancaster. This film is a grade A! You have to see it to …more»

Sir Ian was great. Shakespeare with a modern twist. And how about that final scene right out of "Dr. Strangelove." A fun movie.more»

This is one of those versions of Shakespeare that will not appeal to the traditionalist who believes everything has to be done in period costume and that no liberties can be taken with staging. However, for those with confidence in the Bard's text …more»

Shakespeare's plays have been adapted since the beginning of the movie industry. And this is one of the best adaptations I've seen to date. The acting is simply brilliant and leaves you 100% compelled. Ian McKellen gives his best, while the rest …more»

Richard III like you've never seen it. This is not for the faint of heart, but the acting and visuals are brilliant, and Ian McKellan and Maggie Smith steal the show. Odd, quirky, and dark ... but a film lovers treat ! Rent it !more»