The Merchant Of Venice

2004

138 mins

Directed by Michael Radford
72%
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Drama

First seeing the light of day elsewhere in 2004 but insanely overlooked here in NZ at the time, this faithful... More

First seeing the light of day elsewhere in 2004 but insanely overlooked here in NZ at the time, this faithful rendering of Shakespeare’s 16th Century Venetian drama about a bit of money-lending gone gruesomely sour is finally getting a theatrical release. Features a cast of such luminaries as Al Pacino (playing Shylock), Jeremy Irons (as Antonio) and Joseph Fiennes (Bassiano. Director Michael Radford is best known for being Oscar nominated in 1994 for Il Postino.

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The Merchant Of Venice | Ratings & Reviews

72_%126 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
72_%19,946 reviews
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"Director/screenwriter Michael Radford and Pacino humanised Shylock, investing the often two-dimensional "villain" of the story with more emotional depth than his character's used to."

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Sunday Star-Times

"Distinguished, handsome and satisfying account of a vexed play."

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New Zealand Herald

"A strong cast swirls around Pacino, though it's really his show. The costumes are stunning, the locations beautifully photographed. Radford has created a lush 16th century Venice."

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