Regie:
Richard EyreCamera:
Andrew DunnMuziek:
George FentonActeurs:
Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett, Alice Eve, David Westhead, Tom Hollander, Clare Higgins, Richard Griffiths, Tom Wilkinson, Ben Chaplin (meer)Samenvattingen(1)
Rond 1660 is Edward 'Ned' Kynaston de meest gevierde actrice van Engeland. Het is namelijk verboden voor vrouwen om op toneel op te treden. Koning Charles II is het zat om telkens weer dezelfde acteurs te zien in dezelfde tragedies. Omdat niemand zijn suggesties om Othello op te leuken met een paar goede grappen serieus neemt, besluit de koning om de koninklijke toneelstukken interessanter te maken door echte vrouwen mee te laten spelen. (A-Film Benelux)
(meer)Recensie (1)
Stage Beauty is structured with a screenplay that has a predictable happy ending and several twists typical of Hollywood, yet it's thoroughly enjoyable and professionally made, with a reasonable budget, strong casting, and notable performances. The cinematography, music, and editing all fit together seamlessly, and the play with Shakespearean texts really allows the actors to demonstrate their familiarity with theatrical classics, delighting in the verses with almost epicurean pleasure. Crudup's role is particularly rewarding due to its ambiguity in sexuality and approach to acting. Claire Danes is professionally charming and likable, and Tom Wilkinson, a seasoned veteran, effortlessly plays his part as a theatrical boss, having essentially built his career on Shakespearean plays... Overall impression: 80%.
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