Looking For Richard (1996)

[TheSmokeflow]

great actor!

[Gheorghepatriotul]

THANK YOU PACINO, i wish you could know how appreciative we are for your hard work in both the theatre and film. Your career as an actor has set a new standard for the future generations. We Salute and wear respect in your Honor.

Greetings from Romania.

[Gheorghepatriotul]

i can't think of anything to say but....TO WAR GENTLEMEN !

[casitodoelcielo]

ESPECTACULAR!

[JacqBLUEjay]

The most extraordinary movie - documentary about Shakespe A must deare. Extraordinary performances. A trip deep into the language of the bard. A must see!

[mikhail213]

If you some of you have doubts that Al Pacino didn't play well the role of Richard, you should see the Laurence Olivier performances with his self-titled movie Richard III which was the greatest actor at the time played his role in England, but because lot of people can't see the difference from actors point of view I believe Al Pacino is Good in Shakespearean Role but not the Greatest like Laurence Olivier.

But all I can say is this: Al Pacino got balls to film this movie because got talent.

[LedColin]

Si se fikan al hablar....me recuerda al episodio de Friends con fary oldman escupiendo a la cara de joey

[abramadon2]

“York napsütése rosszkedvünk telét Tündöklő nyárrá változtatta át. Családunkról már elvonult a köd S alámerült az óceán szivébe. Most homlokunkon győztes koszorú, Diadalemlék csorba fegyverünk, Vad riadónkból víg vacsora lett És édes dallam szörnyű indulónkból. Szelíden mosolyog a háború, Nem lovagol páncélos paripán, Hogy félénk ellenség szivét ijessze. Ehelyett fürge lábakkal szökell A hölgy-szobákban léha lantzenére.” 1

[swannavon]

I don't think he's acting this well.

[taoneiramou]

it just perfect..

[Adrillius]

What an artist.

[PioggiaNelVento]

Shakespeare is listening to this and similing in his grave. Long live Shakespeare, long live Al Pacino.

[DontVoteCameron]

@PioggiaNelVento Shakespeare DOESN'T exist get with the century. It was a pyseudo name and his non existence has been proven as so.

But Al Pancino existed...

[PioggiaNelVento]

@DontVoteCameron Dear DontVoteCameron, I suggest you to read "Di vita si muore" by Nadia Fusini, which I hope has already been translated in your language. The introduction talks about what "Shakespeare" as a person means and I think it would be interesting to you.

[YUMYUMYAAH]

bellissimo...superbo...meravig­ioso Pacino

[ruralgent]

wodantheviking - Richard's character was that he was duplicitous and he made other people do his evil bidding. He didn't need to yell to get his way - in fact whispers and secrets were how he did it. Loud, angry and violent is Al Pacino's interpretation of Richard, but it's not an interesting one.

[wodantheviking]

@ruralgent - Agreed about his character, but this speech is the team talk before the battle. Its win or die. Richard did in fact die fighting, bravely. He was not a coward. We do not know whether he was as much of a villain in real life, or to some extent a victim of Tudor propaganda, although he is a wonderful villain in Shakespeare's play. I think Al Pacino makes him sound quite weasely in some of the other other speeches.

[swannavon]

@ruralgent I agree.

[swannavon]

@ruralgent I agree. He's just standing there shouting. Shakespeare's text is wasted. He might as well just stand there repeating "I'm angry and nasty" over and over.

[wodantheviking]

@ruralgent - In this case he was not being duplicitous, he was about to die in battle, leading from the front, giving a pre-battle speech, not like Henry V appealing to honour and brotherhood, but hatred and contempt for the enemy, "If we be conquered let it be by men, not these bastard Bretons!". He would not be trying to rally thousands on men with a quiet, calm voice. That would be silly. Pacino is great at these indignant, tub thumping speeches (eg City Hall, Scent of a Woman)

[TheEeglutee]

I love Al Pacino

[ruralgent]

Al Pacino doesn't have the voice to do Shakespeare. He just sounds violent and loud and the words are wasted.

[wodantheviking]

@ruralgent There are a lot of angry, violent men in Shakespeare, films and drama generally. In this instance an army is about to com over the skyline with the intent of hacking Richard and his army to death. How do you expect him to sound? Should he invite them over for tea and muffins before the battle?

In The Godfather II watch his expression change when Kay tells him she had an abortion. He does not need to say a word. He's angry.

[jacksawild]

Dear Americans, please stay away from Shakespeare. kthanxbye

[wodantheviking]

@jacksawild Isn't Kevin Spacey about to do Richard III at the Old Vic in London? Can't wait. I might get over there.

[heliotropezzz333]

@wodantheviking Yes, I've got tickets but they are going fast

[Grauenstadt]

@jacksawild If you'd put some genuine feelings in your Shakespeare and lose the smarmy hand-fluttering fops we'd be more than happy to.

[LetItbeRiceBall]

Awesome. This man rounded Richard out so well that you cry out in anger and agreement, even though you know he's a scum. Bravo! I only wish we could see the whole performance!

[Stawrogin13]

interessting

[RayvenSky]

Amazing performance, one of Shakespeare's best, and my personal favorite! Thanks for sharing.