Met and exceeded my expectations

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2012)

I bought this film without seeing it in the theatre or renting it first. I was not disappointed whatsoever, I only wish I could have caught it during its short release in the theatres.
I read before seeing it that the film was presented in the original Shakespeare, so this was no surprise. Shakespeare has always been "iffy" for me, but I think this film may have made me a solid fan.
Everything is translated into the modern setting perfectly, and the Shakespearean-English only added to the atmosphere. The acting is excellent from everyone in the film as well.
A word of caution: this is not an action film. There are action sequences, which are very well done, but if you are looking for an action packed war-film, this is not it. This is a drama about a the idealism of a soldier and his revenge against the city that he felt betrayed his service.