As you like it is a 2006 film written and directed by kenneth branagh, and based on the shakespearean play of the same name. Released 2006, as you like it stars kevin kline, bryce dallas howard, kenneth branagh, romola garai the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 7 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Branagh based this film on a conflated version of the hamlet text. Kenneth branaghs exotic adaptation of shakespeares delightful stage comedy in which a courtship plays out in the forest of arden. Kenneth branaghs imaginative adaptation of shakespeares play celebrates the enduring power of love in all its many disguises. Conspiracy 2001 colin firth kenneth branagh youtube. Between a starring turn in dunkirk and murder on the orient expressa reimagining of the agatha christie classic, which saw him behind and in front of the camerakenneth branagh has had a. Kenneth branagh s exotic adaptation of shakespeares delightful stage comedy in which a courtship plays out in the forest of arden. Kenneth branagh was originally cast as the lead in amadeus 1984 before the production company decided on casting american actors in the leading roles 3. Kenneth branaghs fifth screen shakespeare is a transposition of as you like it to late 19thcentury japan and is a good deal less successful than his henry v, much ado. Kenneth branagh married actress emma thompson on august 20, 1989. This movie tells the story of four best friends who swear off love. Kenneth branagh, irishborn english actor, director, and writer known for his film adaptations of shakespearean plays, including henry v, much ado about nothing, hamlet, othello, and as you like it.
Among his other movies were my week with marilyn and. With a setting inspired by 19th century japan, director kenneth branagh adapts shakespeares lightest and most delightful comedy as you like it, a celebration of the enduring power of love in. Kenneth branagh full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Perhaps the bestknown performerp314726shakespearewilliamshakespeare interpreter of the late 20th century, kenneth branagh began his career in a golden haze of critical exultation. See kenneth branagh as shakespeare in all is true trailer. Kenneth charles branagh was born on december 10, 1960, in belfast, northern ireland, to parents william branagh, a plumber and carpenter, and frances harper, both born in 1930. Rosalind, the droll heroine of as you like it, doesnt thrill kenneth branagh.
Overview for kenneth branagh turner classic movies. Kenneth branagh list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Kenneth branaghs latest film all is true depicts the latter stages of william shakespeares life, as he retires to stratforduponavon following the burning down of the globe theatre in 16. As you like it 2006 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Adapterdirector branagh has set the pastoral comedy as you like it in feudal.
I have made my peace over kenneth branaghs affair emma thompson says she considers helena bonham carter a wonderful woman even though she had an affair with her former husband. As you like it premiered in theatres in europe, but premiered on television in the u. Well acted, staged and directed i found as you like it a welcome addition to the shakespeare oeuvre from kenneth branagh. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. Trailer for movie as you like it, based on shakespeare novel. As you like it can be a confusing play in its own right. Hamlet on film and kenneth branagh before we get into any particulars i think we should establish the fact that kenneth branagh is a genius of his trade. One doesnt need to find or create an asian shakespeare. Great cast, and well directed, as you would expect with kenneth branagh. Branagh is known for his film adaptations of william shakespeare, beginning with henry v 1989, followed by much ado about nothing 1993, hamlet 1996, loves labours lost 2000 and as you like it 2006. Find movie and film cast and crew information for as you like it 2006 kenneth branagh on allmovie. Branagh, who doesnt appear in this straighttocable film.
Kenneth branagh gamely continues to put shakespeare on film, and. Hbothe shakespeare film company 2006 directed by kenneth branagh. Director kenneth branagh tackles the works of william shakespeare for the fifth time in his career as a filmmaker with this adaptation of one of the bards most accessible works. It can be even more confusing when kenneth branagh adds a bunch of japanese stuff, sets scenes out of order, and makes strange and drastic changes to a handful of scenes now, my shakespeare course has been covering shakespeares as you like it for the last couple weeks and for the most. With takuya shimada, brian blessed, richard clifford, bryce dallas howard. He grew up in poverty in the shadow of a tobacco factory in belfast. Kenneth charles branagh was born in belfast, ireland in 1960. As a child in northern ireland, kenneth branagh was impressed by burt lancaster in the birdman of alcatraz. It was released in the uk in 2006, and then to american television in 2007. But this time its going straight to cable, with a premier on hbo. Sports documentaries like the last dance you should watch if you like. Sticking with the small screen, branagh managed to bring to life shakespeares pastoral comedy as you like it hbo, 2006, setting the film in the 19th century and starring kline and a game bryce dallas howard as the beguiling rosalind. When her father, the duke, is suddenly banished, the frightened girl is forced to flee for the. Watch as you like it streaming online hulu free trial.
Shakespeare superfan kenneth branagh finally plays the. Kenneth branagh celebrity profile check out the latest kenneth branagh photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The agatha christie story kenneth branagh would like to. Shakespeares comedies can really just make you love life cant they. As you like it 2006 stream and watch online moviefone. Cover of dvd hbothe shakespeare film company 2006 directed by kenneth branagh. Rosalind is the daughter of a banished duke, and lives among a community of westerners living in 19th century japan. When he was ten years old, the branaghs moved to england to escape. If you have not yet seen the film, and wish to go in knowing nothing. Little of the comedy comes off in kenneth branaghs fifth screen shakespeare, a transposition of as you like it to late. Kenneth branagh directs and stars as william shakespeare, with judi dench as wife anne, in all is true. Interview, favorite scenes, composites, film premiers, tv, rare footage, etc.
Based on shakespeares play of the same name, as you like it is a film adapted and directed by british director kenneth branagh. Director kenneth branagh interview thor on set interview. Artemis starts off not knowing all the secret work his father does, but soon discovers that. Before branagh, the bestknown henry v was laurence oliviers sunny 1944 film. Hbo films had originally intended to release the movie theatrically through. While still married to emma, kenneth started having an affair with actress helena bonham carter while he was.
All things related to ken and his incredible talent. Of course, we already have an oscarwinning drama imagining the bards. For kenneth branagh, it was important to make it feel like fowls crazy, bonkers house is one full of imagination, and less about the acquisition of goods and land and things. Known as a creative director of shakespeare, branagh is particularly well known for bringing. Kenneth branagh has dedicated so much of his career to shakespearedirecting andor starring in adaptations of henry v, much ado about nothing, othello, hamlet, loves labours lost, and as you like it and thats just on screenthat his decision to play the man himself feels not just right but inevitable. As you might imagine, when youre the director of a huge budget hollywood movie like marvels thor, every moment of your day is accounted for.
What kenneth branagh has done with murder on the orient express is make the kind of movie we really dont see anymore, which is a weird thing to say about a movie. Capone, spaceship earth, and movies for national inventors month read more. When he was nine, his family escaped the troubles by moving to reading, berkshire. Kenneth branagh watched dunkirk with dunkirk veterans duration. Kenneth branagh on murder on the orient express and.
Staring bryce dallas howard, romola garai, david oyelowo, alfred molina and kevin kline. A daughter of the powerful duke must show her courage and inventiveness to be with the man she loves. See kenneth branagh as shakespeare in the all is true trailer. Kenneth branaghs all is true, a heavily fictionalized biopic about william shakespeare that focuses on his return to stratford after his retirement, is the lifeless story of a man who. Sir kenneth branagh has spent a major part of his career interpreting the works of william shakespeare. Emmy award winner kenneth branagh, the man who redefined shakespeare for a. First a star pupil at the royal academy of dramatic arts.
Adapterdirector branagh has set the pastoral comedy as you like it in feudal japan, where the characters are still british they live in a community established by western merchants but now have. He transplants the action to an imagined selfgoverning. They were featured together in tv series like fortunes of war and films including look back in anger, henry v, and much ado about nothing. Branagh maintains that rosalind the character who harold bloom has argued is the first modern lover. The following article contains spoilers regarding the ending of kenneth branaghs murder on the orient express. Branagh returns with as you like it on hbo kenneth branagh has directed his fifth screen adaptation of a shakespeare play. There have been many, many movie versions of hamlet and branagh has been the only director to tackle the entire play. If you think stuffy old shakespeare could be livened up with some ninjas, kenneth branagh hamlet, mary shelleys frankenstein has heard your call. Alessandro nivola, alicia silverstone, natascha mcelhone. If oliviers film is all style, glory, and rahrah patriotism, branagh prefers to get down in the mud, showing the. Artemis fowl is directed by kenneth branagh thor, murder on the orient express, and when screen rant visited the london set of fowl manner earlier this year, branagh spoke about striving for the right tone for the film and making sure they do justice by colfers original concept. The strong cast includes kevin kline who previously frolicked in a movie. As you like it all welles not well in branaghs heavyhanded filming of as you like it.
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