England, 1600. Queen Elizabeth I promises Orlando, a young nobleman obsessed with poetry, that she will grant him land and fortune if he agrees to satisfy a very particular request.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 15 wins & 11 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
This is the kind of movie you want to talk about afterward.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Swinton's androgynous affect has rarely been better exploited: It's a kick to see her transition among Orlando's numerous identities, whether wooing a Russian princess or submitting to the charms of the horseback-riding Shelmerdine.
– Keith Uhlich,
Time Out New York,
21 Jul 2010
fresh:
A silly and serious work of art that isn't afraid to entertain.