Richard III
I can smile, and murder while I smile
I can smile, and murder while I smile
Drama, War
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1995
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A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension—among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
104 min
Release date:
29 Dec 1995
Country:
GB, US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$2,748,518
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 10 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
This is Shakespeare exciting enough for even the most dubious, which, after all, is no less than the man deserves.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb 2001
fresh:
It is all in the grand manner of Shakespearean tragedies.
– Andrew Geller,
New York Times,
21 May 2003
fresh:
This triumphant take on the Crookback king is as different from Olivier's '50s historical pageant as chalk is from malmsey.
– Stephen Garrett,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
In a shamelessly entertaining display of acting brilliance, McKellen 'plays' the demon's good arm as if it were a Stradivarius, executing one showy stunt after another.
– Hal Hinson,
Washington Post,
27 Feb 2008
fresh:
A sure-fire crowd-pleaser among recent Shakespeare movies.
– Godfrey Cheshire,
Variety,
9 Jul 2008