skrw2011 Reviews

The Hollow Crown (2012–2016)

Worth all and more

[10/10 · 30 March 2019]

I recently purchased both seasons of The Hollow Crown and have yet to stop watching. I'm clean amazed at how deftly the actors chosen did play there part from the beautifully disturbed the King Richard 2nd to the amazing Hotspur. Moving on to the broken king Henry the 6th and deceitful and cruel king Richard the 3rd. being a Shakespeare fan I feel if " shake-Speare " had this kind of media do you think he would jump on it as he did his theater ? These play out like block buster movies packed with great actors, great director, oh of course and a great writer.

The Tudors (2007–2010)

Great entertainment

[8/10 · 29 March 2019]

I spend far too much time with my head in history so once in a blue moon it's fun to just sit back and watch a very well acted, outstanding costumes, backgrounds ect ... and I watch to this day. No it's not historically perfect but that's really not the drive of this colorful splendid miniseries. As with many great productions on film I find the level of graphic detail leaves nothing to my imagination and a sad comment on those who feel we now need to be fed a steady diet of it. But alas I am getting old it's a different generation.

Lilies (2007)

Heartwarming

[9/10 · 21 March 2019]

I found this mini series by accident and what a delight. From beginning to end I felt transported back in time. Throughout the series you get a slice perhaps, of a less sugar coated time of transition after the First World War. This story unfolds through the eyes of three close , but very different sisters and the surrounding family and friends. A sure bet .

Empire of the Sun (1987)

Through a child's eyes

[10/10 · 20 February 2019]

Spielberg I feel put it all out in this film. Who he is, and what he's not willing to compromise. The story, the beauty and horror in great scope through the eyes of a young lad. I get goosebumps and tears every time. So worth watching this sometimes forgotten part of ww2.

A Midsummer Night's Dream (I) (2016 TV Movie)

Pure joy

[9/10 · 7 February 2019]

Midsummer nights dream is considered one of Shakespeare's best loved comedies. This Midsummer nights dream comes alive and delights the senses.

Twelfth Night (1996)

A true delight

[9/10 · 6 February 2019]

I laughed till my sides hurt in fact for me this may become top three cinemas Shakespeare. I cannot say enough about Ben Kingsley, watch his crafting the fool it's amazing. I purchased for my library and pleased I did.