A turkey

Rating: Null/10 (23 February 1999)

I'm sorry but I could not get into this film.
With all the hype, I was led to believe this was a movie for non-Shakespeare lovers. Not true. It is pure, unadulterated Shakespeare. If you know nothing of Shakespeare, forget this film as a possible evening's entertainment. I would suggest you need an in-depth knowledge of the bard's works to appreciate this script. I haven't and I didn't. I struggled to keep awake for the first half. The second half had me longing for the end...and the ending is the best part of the movie. I tried to like it...honestly. But, Mr Spielberg, you have nothing to fear here at Oscar time !