As You Like It is a 2006 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play. This is directed by Kenneth Branagh, who moves the action to Japan. There's even a sumo wrestler, which I quite enjoyed. Kevin Kline won a SAG Award for his performance. Overall, though, I'm not a fan of this adaptation. I watched it on HBO Max.
Professional reviewers were generally unkind.
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This sounds like an interesting take on Shakespeare's tale. Japan eh? Happy May to you Nita.
ReplyDeleteIt made for some interesting scenes.
DeleteI was hoping it was the version with David Tennant
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen that one...
Delete...I wonder what William would think.
ReplyDeleteI like to think he'd be impressed he's still so popular.
DeleteI didn't like this at all! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI think it has problems.
DeleteI've never read a thing by Shakespeare, so I guess the film is lost on me.
ReplyDeleteNot at all. What he wrote were _plays_ meant to be performed not read.
DeleteI know what you mean. I think I would have preferred a more traditional setting. But the casting was great.
ReplyDeleteYes, the cast was fun to watch.
DeleteI like his plays!
ReplyDeleteSome more than others, but me too :)
DeleteAn interesting adaption with it being set in Japan although I don't think it was filmed there. Not one of my favourites either 😊. Wishing you a Happy May! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteYou're right: not filmed there. I wonder why that choice of setting was made...
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