Torn between pride and duty

Rating: 9/10 (13 September 2018)

The consummate soldier is lauded for his achievements, but with praise comes new responsibilities that prove more trying than warfare. Based on William Shakespeare's play about a Roman general spurned by those he serves, Coriolanus is a surprisingly well-crafted directorial debut for lead actor Ralph Fiennes. Utilizing the original script while having the plot take place in the modern world may be difficult for some to digest, but at its core this film takes a serious look at the temptations of power.