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Watch National Theatre Live: King Lear

(208) 8.6 227 min 2018 Subtitles and Closed Captions

National Theatre Live: King Lear is a movie starring Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, and Danny Webb. Two aging fathers - one a King, one his courtier - reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of...

Genres
Drama
Director
Jonathan Munby
Starring
Ian McKellen, Danny Webb, Kirsty Bushell, Sinéad Cusack

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Genres Drama
Director Jonathan Munby
Writer William Shakespeare
Stars Ian McKellen, Danny Webb, Kirsty Bushell, Sinéad Cusack
Country UK
Also Known As 英国国家剧院现场：李尔王, 李尔王, National Theatre Live: Król Lear, ナショナル・シアター・ライヴ 2019 「リア王」
Runtime 3 h 47 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles Português  日本語  Čeština  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
Quality 480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Description Two aging fathers - one a King, one his courtier - reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, and their worlds crumble. Tender, violent, moving, and shocking, King Lear is considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written. This will be an explosive, charged and contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's epic masterpiece in the intimate setting of the Minerva Theatre.

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20 customer reviews about «National Theatre Live: King Lear»

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Samuel Ramos
Tuesday, 03 Nov 2020 19:19

I read a lot of reviews on this film and I have to say that I did not really enjoy it. I think the film is great, but it is not my favourite Shakespeare production. I do not think that any of the films that have been done on the Bard have been any better than this. I think that some of the people who have reviewed this film are either poets or not very good poets, or they just do not know what they are talking about. Shakespeare was a great writer and one of the best writers of all time. I think that all of the Shakespeare films that have been done have been excellent, but this one is not. I think that this is a great film but it is not the best in my opinion.
Barbara Stephens
Sunday, 01 Nov 2020 17:00

When it comes to Shakespeare, I have to admit I'm a sucker for these adaptations, and "King Lear" is one of the most recent. Set in the Middle Ages, "King Lear" tells the story of the titular King Lear, who takes a lover, his young son, and a peasant. Meanwhile, his uncle, King Richard, is away, and has been replaced by his brother, Prince Hal. It's up to King Lear to save his kingdom from a witch who wants to bring back the dead. One of the things I loved about the Shakespeare version was that it actually had the most interesting dialogue. Here, we get dialogue that is not only witty, but also really funny. You have Richard (Ian McKellen) and his boyish charm, while King Lear (David Warner) is just being Richard. He has the advantage of being more funny, and more like a real person. David Warner does a great job of being a really funny, and serious character. I'm not going to go on about how good he is. His performance as Richard is fantastic. The thing that I loved about the original is that it really does have the best dialogue in the entire play. This one has some of the best, and I mean the best. The rest of the cast does a good job, but the one I loved was the guy who played King Lear. He was so good at being a serious, and hilarious character. I'm not sure why he's not a bigger star. I know he's not a big star, but he's a really good actor, and really good at what he does. He just really is a good actor. I also loved the way that he and McKellen were so good friends. I don't think it's fair to judge them as a couple, but they are. I really loved the dialogue between them. The other actors in the cast are also good, but I loved the performances of Michael Gambon and Ian Holm. They're really good at their jobs. "King Lear" is a great adaptation. I really do think it's the best of the Shakespeare adaptations. I really like the cast, the dialogue, the direction, and the special effects. I don't know why the critics are so harsh. I don't know if they are nit-picking, or just not getting the point of the play. I really liked the film, and it's definitely worth seeing. It's really good.
Stephanie
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 20:21

While it is the only live performance of the King Lear that I have seen, this production is the closest to the text that I have ever seen. The plot is mostly based on the play, and though it is largely based on the play, there are some changes and additions. The plot is fairly straight forward, with the actions of the characters being the focus. The direction is top notch, the acting is good, and the sets and costumes are great. I have not seen the play since I was a child, so this production is new to me, but I enjoyed it very much. I would definitely recommend this production to anyone who has not seen the play.
Tyler Dean
Sunday, 04 Oct 2020 16:57

This is a play that is played with such exquisite precision that it would be a miracle if anyone could have an idea of what Shakespeare was trying to say, and who he was trying to reach with the play. The use of color and light, the composition of scenes and lines, the great actors and actresses, the acting of the English-speaking audience, the music, all are just like nothing I've ever seen before. This is an unforgettable experience. I never have the time to watch all of Shakespeare's plays and would recommend this one over all others, as far as I am concerned. The story is interesting and it is well-acted. This is one of the best productions I have ever seen. It's a must-see for Shakespeare scholars and anyone interested in theater. I give it a nine out of ten.
Thomas E.
Tuesday, 15 Sep 2020 11:14

I've been a fan of William Shakespeare's work for years and I think this film is a fantastic and under-appreciated example of his work. I can't wait to see the other versions, but this one is a must see. The cast is incredible and I can't recommend this film enough. If you haven't seen it, do so and you will be in for a real treat. Also, I would like to add that the director, William Friedkin, was the man responsible for some of the most iconic scenes in cinema history. As for the story, it's a great take on the Bard's work. I can't wait to see the other versions. My only gripe is that the actors sometimes seemed to just drop their lines. Other than that, this is a great film and I recommend it highly.
Janice
Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 21:18

A great movie! The acting is fantastic. The dialogue is brilliant. It is an incredible love story. This is one of my favourite movies. It is like a musical and the actors are amazing. They all make you feel so great. The production is amazing. The songs are amazing. The music is amazing. This movie is fantastic! It is a masterpiece!
Bobby H.
Tuesday, 25 Aug 2020 03:25

This was a really good production of King Lear. The production was very well done. The actors were great. The musical score was also really good. There were some serious issues in this production but, for the most part, the acting and the music were very good. I was very impressed with the production and the score. I would definitely recommend this production to anyone who is a Shakespeare fan.
Gary A.
Saturday, 15 Aug 2020 09:55

This was one of the best adaptations of the play I have seen. It has the wonderful cast, it's filmed in glorious colour and the story is great, not one dull moment. I don't think I can give it a 10 without being able to say that it is. 9/10.
Howard Rodriguez
Tuesday, 11 Aug 2020 18:56

This is an excellent and historical piece. The performance by the whole cast is excellent and the directing is very well done. The film is set in 1285 and the drama unfolds in a way that has never been seen before. I have never seen a film about King Lear before and I can see why many people would not like it. The first half of the film is very slow and the second half is fast paced and has a lot of action and drama. This is a very slow film and the second half is very interesting. I liked this film a lot and would recommend it to everyone. I give it a 9 out of 10.
Catherine M.
Sunday, 09 Aug 2020 03:11

I have seen this play over and over again, and I cannot imagine another play that has as much impact on the viewer. The only real flaw in this film is that some of the costumes are rather lacking. The English costumes were of course tastefully done, but this is a musical and the costumes do not speak for the production. A fine film indeed.
Alice Mendez
Friday, 07 Aug 2020 00:51

It's a film that deserves a watch. It's a clever little film and deserves a place in the cinematic world.
Jonathan Hill
Monday, 03 Aug 2020 05:44

This is my favourite Shakespeare play, for a few reasons. First, the cast, the costumes, the scenery, the music - everything is amazing! And this is a great production, with a great cast, great costumes, a great scenery. It's a feast for the eyes, and a feast for the ears too. This is what I would expect from a Shakespeare play, and a superb performance from the whole cast and crew.
Joyce R.
Saturday, 18 Jul 2020 19:22

The last line of the play by Shakespeare is "What is fortune?". This is the speech in the film by Gerard Butler which sums up all that's wrong with American cinema. Nothing is wrong with American cinema, but nothing is wrong with great acting. The film is a study of the decline of professionalism, especially in the film industry. Directors like James Cameron, J.J. Abrams, and Quentin Tarantino have succeeded in making the entire film industry into a giant money machine for themselves, the actors, and the producers. The film examines the reasons for this decline in professionalism, and the potential to bring it back. While the film is a study of film and its impact on the way people see the world, it is more of a study of how to fix the problem. It doesn't deal with the problem per se, but its impact on how people see the world. This film is definitely not for everyone, but it is definitely for those who want to think about their relationship to film, and its impact on how we see the world. It is also for those who want to see the most technically accomplished film of all time.
Cheryl
Friday, 17 Jul 2020 15:59

This is the best Lear since the 1960's. The characters are fantastic and the play is awesome. I would recommend it to anyone who likes Shakespeare. The set is very beautiful and the costumes are also very good. This is the best Shakespeare play I have seen in years.
Margaret L.
Wednesday, 15 Jul 2020 00:01

It is difficult to review King Lear because it is such a work of art. It has so many levels of interpretation, each representing a different aspect of the play. It is a work of genius. And then it is so personal. What makes this film is that it portrays the play in its most natural way. For most viewers, it is a form of escapism, a diversion. But those who have not seen the play, this is a personal view. The story is told in a realistic way, in the way Lear's relationship with his two sisters is described. The viewer feels a certain amount of compassion for Lear. It is not easy to portray such a complex play on screen. The actors all give wonderful performances, especially Macbeth and Walburg. The film is a little long at 2 hours and 43 minutes, but I felt that it was worth it. I recommend it to anyone who wants to see a good film, and who wants to see a dramatized play. 9 out of 10
Johnny Rose
Friday, 10 Jul 2020 10:19

Although this is a Shakespeare play, I found it very difficult to relate to. I was very interested in the roles of King Lear and Sir Percival. But I didn't care for the rest of the characters and how they were portrayed. Some of the lines of the play made me cringe and others were extremely cheesy. I'm sure that Shakespeare's characters did more believable because he wrote the original plays. The cinematography was excellent and the performance of all the actors were excellent. The acting was superb. I think this would be very difficult to translate to a stage. The problems with the play is the way the actors acted. If you want to see a Shakespeare play, see the BBC version.
Steven M.
Wednesday, 08 Jul 2020 07:59

I agree with this film, but I feel it is a little over-dramatic and dramatic at the same time. The physical and emotional effects of these over-the-top lines, such as "Your blood is gone, and the blood you do have remains, the blood you will have left." and "God, as he is" are compelling and tragic. I like these lines, because they are both intriguing and interesting. The speech by Medea is simply a mess. She acts like she doesn't understand what is happening. She seems to be lying to her husband and to her son. But of course she is telling the truth. And then she also tells her son, the son of Hermaeus Mora, that he will be leaving. And in the same breath she tells her husband, who still loves her, that she will be marrying him. I think that the film could have done a better job of showing that Medea has lost everything. Her husband was an absolute jerk, and she really doesn't know what to do with her life. She says she has no intention of ever telling her husband about the affair. But it is clear that she is not going to tell her husband what she knows. And then the son says that his father is really mad at him because of the affair. Medea does not have the slightest intention of telling her husband that she is not really mad at him. She then says that God is angry with her for having an affair with the King, and that he would like her to be a queen, if she will be a good wife. God has punished her, and the consequences of this, by sending her son away. Medea is obviously not a very happy woman. At this point in the film, it is hard to believe that Medea really believes that she is going to marry him. It is also hard to believe that the son of Hermaeus Mora really does love his father. But Medea does. The son sees that his father is mad, and he knows that he can't just run away. He is supposed to be an heir, and this is a great disaster. He knows that he can't just run away, and he has to come back. I like this scene, and I like this ending. It is very dramatic, and I like the way it is presented. However, it is also very heavy-handed. I don't think this was the movie's goal, because there are much better films that deal with the subject of adultery and family life. There are many scenes that are just too depressing. There are many moments that don't lead anywhere. There is one scene in particular that I found hard to watch. Medea says to her husband, "God, as he is, could never have done what he did." And Medea's son replies, "But I
James Riley
Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 00:42

This film is a masterclass in film making. From the very beginning to the end you feel that you are actually watching the play. The way the cast is chosen is brilliant. You feel that you are part of the play, part of the dialogue. The audience has to be in the same boat as Lear. There is no way of separating the two in a theatre. I feel that it is the best Shakespeare adaptation ever made. I am very excited that this film is now available on DVD. It is a must see film. The performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber is outstanding. He is a great Shakespearean actor. One of the great actors of our time.
Bobby A.
Friday, 01 May 2020 17:22

The movie is very long and I didn't think that I would like it. However, I have to admit that this is one of the best of the trilogy, with the exception of King Lear, which I found boring and dull. But this film is certainly not for people who are easily moved or, let's say, emotional. I enjoyed this film very much, and I will definitely see the other two. However, I think that they should all be combined into one movie, because it was definitely the best of them. I definitely recommend this film to anyone who is looking for a great film. Well worth the price of admission.
Jonathan C.
Thursday, 30 Apr 2020 12:38

It is a very difficult film to review, as it is very difficult to review. You have to try and keep a balance between the visual and the performances, which in my opinion is really difficult to do. I mean, how do you judge a film, if there is no one to judge it? I have been reviewing film for a while now, and I have found myself in the position of having to review the same films that my peers have. I can only compare and contrast my reviews with theirs, and in the same way, many films have been released by different companies and all they can say is that the film is great and that the performances were good, but that is the problem with a film is that no one can be perfect. I found this film to be one of the most brilliant, beautiful and intelligent films I have seen in a long time. I am a bit of a Shakespeare buff, so it was good to see a film that had some great set pieces and great language spoken in some of the scenes. I would recommend it, but to have seen it will require a very keen eye, an open mind and an eye for film. My top 10 list of all time favourite films is very simple: Shakespeare in Love, King Lear, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus, Gladiator, Terms of Endearment and The World is Not Enough.
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