Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Coriolanus (2011)

Shakespeare adaptation featuring Ralph Fiennes.

I do like Shakespeare plays in a modern setting (not language!) and this by itself was no exception. The "small" fights, between men and generals, were convincing; no big armies, but man-to-man, even if it's with semi-automatics.

Aufidius' sway through Coriolanus' mother to spare Rome and then to blame Coriolanus.. it came too fast.

The silliness of the people, following anybody who yells for them, was good.

Gritty, moody. My spirits have not lifted.