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Trevor
Nunn's version of William Shakespeare's classic comedy revolves
around Viola, a young woman who disguises herself as a man
so she can work as a page in the court of Count Orsino. Orsino
is hopelessly in love with Olivia, and soon Viola finds herself
hopelessly in love with Orsino. But Orsino thinks she's a
man, and her dilemma worsens when she realises that Olivia
has fallen in love with her...
The above you might think comes from a Jerry Springer show
but alas it is the work of Shakespeare - some, adore his work
and others, well they can't abide it.
I,
myself fall into neither of these categories. Give me a Shakespearean
play in a Blockbuster Hollywood movie and I'll be there, if
only to drool over the likes of Mel Gibson and Leonardo Dicaprio.
Unfortunately all you'll get from this movie is bad haircuts
and tights.
On
a positive note, for all of you Shakespeare students out there,
this might be for you. Although there are no special features
on this DVD, (subtitles would have been nice) the scene index
sets out all of the acts and chapters inside them, helping
those who are studying the original play, a little easier.
I
wouldn't go out of my way to buy this film; in fact I might
just turn and run the other way.
Helena
Rea
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