Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which rosalind and orlandos celebrated courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in the forest of arden set in 19thcentury. As you like it is a film directed by kenneth branagh with bryce dallas howard, kevin kline, alfred molina, janet mcteer, year. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Someone like you released as animal attraction in the united kingdom is a 2001 american romantic comedy film directed by tony goldwyn, based on laura zigman s 1998 novel animal husbandry which tells of a heartbroken woman who is looking for the reason she was dumped. A daughter of the powerful duke must show her courage and inventiveness to be with the man she loves. Little of the comedy comes off in kenneth branaghs fifth screen shakespeare, a transposition of as you like it to late. With takuya shimada, brian blessed, richard clifford, bryce dallas howard. Compared to his mushy neorealist shoutout beijing bicycle, wang xiaoshuais shanghai dreams is the pinnacle of restraint, though it still shares its predecessors shortsightedness. But i absolutely hated an absolute action where people fight. Shakespeares lightest and most delightful comedy as you like it, a. Rent as you like it 2006 starring romola garai and bryce dallas howard on dvd and bluray.
With a setting inspired by 19th century japan, director kenneth branagh adapts shakespeares lightest and most delightful comedy as you like it, a celebration of the enduring power of love in. That includes regional productions including stratford shakespeare festival in canada as well as a live performance in washington, d. Disguised as a boy she seeks out her father in the forest of arden, where mystery, melancholy and marriage become rife. Little of the comedy comes off in kenneth branaghs fifth screen shakespeare, a transposition of as you like it to late 19thcentury japan. Kevin klines morose spiritual seeker may seem an awful lot like a sulky teenager, with lines like, i can suck melancholy from a song as a.
Aug 21, 2007 rosalind, the droll heroine of as you like it, doesnt thrill kenneth branagh. The film stars ashley judd, greg kinnear, hugh jackman, marisa tomei and. Differences in sex and sexuality reveal deeprooted conflicts and longhidden longings. Known as a creative director of shakespeare, branagh is particularly well known for bringing. Scroll down and select from the audio files on the right.
As the mayan kingdom faces its decline, a young man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression. Trailer for movie as you like it, based on shakespeare novel. Branaghs fifth foray into celluloid shakespeare brings us this rather stodgy. The cast is amazing howard is effervescent and easy to follow. Featuring crossdressing, slapstick and poetry, thea sharrocks 2009 production for shakespeares globe brings to life the most playful elements of shakespeares pastoral romance. Four friends spend an evening together after time apart. He uses voiceover narration by the principal characters to tell the story from their individual points of view. The film is a romantic adventure in which rosalind and orlandos famous courtship is played out against a backdrop.
Alessandro nivola, alicia silverstone, natascha mcelhone. The film is a romantic adventure in which rosalind and orlandos famous courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in forest of arden. High quality images of movie posters not pornographic films. As you like it 2006 01012006 us comedy, drama, romance 2h 7m user score. Kenneth branagh gamely continues to put shakespeare on film, and. With a setting inspired by 19th century japan, kenneth branagh adapts shakespeares lightest and most delightful comedy as you like it, a celebration of the enduring power of love in all its many disguises. In the movie cars 2006 all of the biggest racing fans. Kevin klines morose spiritual seeker may seem an awful lot like a sulky teenager, with lines like, i can suck melancholy from a song as a weasel sucks eggs. Directed by kenneth branagh as you like it is set against a backdrop of 19thcentury japan and feature a sensational ensemble cast including kevin kline, bryce dalas howard, adrian lester, david oyelowo, alfred molina, janet mcteer, and romola garai and brian blessed. Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which rosalind and orlandos celebrated courtship is played out against a ba. Like his films days of heaven and the thin red line, malicks the new world places nature in the foreground, instead of using it as a picturesque backdrop as other stories might. Daughter of a banished duke and forced to flee the court, rosalind hides in the forest of arden disguised as a man.
Similar movies to as you like it 2006 simple plan live from the hard rock 2005 8. A film guide that looks at shes the man 2006, exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. In the movie cars 2006 all of the biggest racing fans are. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A film guide that looks at as you like it 2006, exploring its key topics and.
You cant critique or talk about this branagh adaption of shakespeares pastoral comedy as you like it without discussing the absurd idea to set it in 19th century japan, yet with nearly all british actors and remaining loyal to the oldshakespearean english dialogue. She later encounters the settler john rolfe christian bale, and from him finds loyalty and honesty. Perhaps you know the story, but if you dont, ill let the movie fill in the details. Celia, in kenneth branaghs latest shakespearean film, on hbo tonight. Well acted, staged and directed i found as you like it a welcome addition to the shakespeare oeuvre from kenneth branagh.
As you like it trailer 2007 as you like it is based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare. Prospect, jim quickly discovers that theres more to this town, and his new home, than first meets the eye. Rent as you like it 2006 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. It also gives you a better insight into the characters, especially jane. Renting a modest farmhouse in the small town of mt. As you like it is a 2006 film written and directed by kenneth branagh, and based on the shakespearean play of the same name. Staring bryce dallas howard, romola garai, david oyelowo, alfred molina and kevin kline. Watch as you like it streaming online hulu free trial. He was an amazing artist who deserves to be recognized for his creative genius. As you like it dvd emmy award winner kenneth branagh, the man who redefined shakespeare for a whole new generation with henry v, much ado about nothing and hamlet, brings the bards most delightful comedy to sensational life.
As you like it 2006 movie moviefone disguised as a boy named ganymede, rosalind bryce dallas howard meets orlando david oyelowo in the forest of arden. Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which rosalind and orlandos celebrated courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in the forest of arden set in 19thcentury japan. Based on shakespeares play of the same name, as you like it is a film adapted and directed by british director kenneth branagh. And more stories about families are lovingly translated to video. It doesnt even have that much of an effect or change everything, but if you are at all familiar with the play it simply. With michelle mosley, matthew tyler, mike fallon, eleese longino. One of shakespeares most popular plays, as you like it is a pastoral comedy of mistaken identity, wit, and love.
Great npr podcast about kenneth branaghs 2006 film adaptation of as you like it set in japan, featuring an interview with the director and actors. Disguised as a boy named ganymede, rosalind bryce dallas howard meets orlando david oyelowo in the forest of arden. It was released in the uk in 2006, and then to american television in 2007. Tired of the corporate grind, jim polk quits his 9to5 job and leaves the big city in search of a simpler life. The film is a romantic adventure in which rosalind and. As you like it pg romance, drama, comedy movie 2007 kenneth branaghs exotic adaptation of shakespeares delightful stage comedy in which a courtship plays out in the forest of arden. I found she came across as extremely cold in the movie which she isnt in the book. While you were sleeping dvd, 2006 for sale online ebay. The film stars ashley judd, greg kinnear, hugh jackman, marisa tomei and ellen barkin. Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off.
After she is also banished from court on pain of death, rosalind dresses as a man. As you like it is my favorite shakespeare comedy, and this is clearly the best production of the play ive seen. The three awardwinning books in i love you like crazy cakes. Librivox recording of as you like it, by william shakespeare. Hbothe shakespeare film company 2006 directed by kenneth branagh. Watch as you like it online stream full movie directv. There were a few complaints when the film was released that the japanese plot was hauled into the movie against its will. As you like it 2006 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which rosalind and orlandos. If you find the idea of a cop bursting into an opera aria during a traffic stop irresistibly funny, then this is the movie for you. The book is always much better than the movie as they cant fit every thing into the movie. As you like it 2006 rotten tomatoes with a setting inspired by 19th century japan, director kenneth branagh adapts shakespeares lightest and most delightful comedy as you like it, a. Love in the family is the central theme of the stories, and preschoolers will be entranced by the playful background music and the clean, bright illustrations that bring each story to life. As you like it stream the full radio play, performed with a full cast.
Cardiff was born in 1914 and passed away still active at 94 in 2009. Sit back and as you watch this film, consider his significant contribution to the production. Hence one can easily stage as you like it in nineteenth century japan and lose nothing of the comedy. Directed by kenneth branagh and starring kevin kline, bryce dallas howard, adrian lester and david oyelowo.
Rosalind, the droll heroine of as you like it, doesnt thrill kenneth branagh. Ive tried horror, but couldnt enjoyed it as much as my friend does. Ive been changing through different types of movie genre from times to times. If the mistakes of this languid drama about a girl living in the chinese countryside whose father dreams of returning to the titular city he left behind in the 60s are.
How can i watch as you like it 2006 movie version for. This movie tells the story of four best friends who swear off love. A film guide that looks at as you like it 2006, exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. In the movie cars 2006 all of the biggest racing fans are literally white trailers campers. Watch as you like it starring kevin kline in this drama on directv. For them, 10 things i hate about you may be a better starting place. Rosalind, the droll heroine of as you like it, doesnt thrill kenneth. Someone like you released as animal attraction in the united kingdom is a 2001 american romantic comedy film directed by tony goldwyn, based on laura zigmans 1998 novel animal husbandry which tells of a heartbroken woman who is looking for the reason she was dumped. As you like it all welles not well in branaghs heavyhanded filming of as you like it. As you like it 2006 disguised as a boy named ganymede, rosalind bryce dallas howard meets orlando david oyelowo in the forest of arden. As you like it goes to japan great npr podcast about kenneth branaghs 2006 film adaptation of as you like it set in japan, featuring an interview with the director and actors.
How can i watch as you like it 2006 movie version for free. One doesnt need to find or create an asian shakespeare. When rosalind falls in love with orlando, her usurping uncle banishes her from court. The point of babel is that none need necessarily have met, that the odds against all of these events are high, but that they happened, and there you are. Branagh maintains that rosalind the character who harold bloom has argued is the first modern lover. Sep 22, 2007 there were a few complaints when the film was released that the japanese plot was hauled into the movie against its will.
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