Ian Mckellen in 'Richard III'-Lady Anne mourns, gets wooed
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@VersusARCH Many may say the same thing of this role or play. But I do see why this performance is better than his role as Gandalf the Grey and White. But I believe 'tis so because Lord of the Rings became a world wide phenomenon. Sir Ian McKellan was either known as Gandalf, Magneto, or the gentleman from the DaVinci Code to many of the younger audiences who do not know his full body of work.
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This fate could have been avoided IF she had a sassy gay friend......
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I still muse how much Shakespeare did fell here pray to the Tudor lies about good King Richard III – as every last monarch of a overthrown dynasty is depicted as a monster and a tyrant; ever since the days of the Roman emperors; and so is it with the story of Anne & Richard: They were betrothed in their youth but her father Warwick married her to Prince Edward, while Richard remained faithful to her and rescued Anne and by doing so preserved her Neville inheritance.
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So Anne and Richard may have been a quite happy couple both romantically and rational: Anne had her inheritance protected by Richard and he his power much improved; so the real Anne could be closer to Lady Macbeth than ever Queen Margaret; and never forget: Henry VII has as much reason to kill the nephews of Richard III than he had himself and even more: Had Richard no sons his nephews could succeed him still but for Henry their lives were a constant danger.
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Possibly, Richard is like Voltaire - as he said, give me half an hour to explain away my face and I could seduce the Queen of France
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I've seen 3 now, and of the Olivier, Cook and McKellen versions, I must say that I like the Ron Cook 1983 performance better. Not just the leading actor, the way the dialogue zings along with brio and because Zoe Wannamaker is so damn cute.
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McKellen is Richard 111.....standing ovation.
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Sup with this guy and rings?
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i think everybody did incredibly in this film, with the possible exception of bening who seemed a little overwhelmed by the material. i love that kristin scott thomas brought some strength and anger to this role; ive seen many who just play her as a throwaway grieving wife character...
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@dajohnthomas69 Lady Anne is hypnotized by Richard because he is a manipulative sociopath. She also goes along with him as she is on the losing side of the War of the Roses and as such has nothing since all of her claim to nobility have been cut off. It is either marry Richard, or loose all of her status and money. There is more happening here than just his amazing voice.
my god, McKellen nailed this character. I've seen people go through this entire play as Richard alway serious and bitter. But Ian gets him right to the most vicious part of him, his humor.
pood2thenoobie 4 years ago 20
It is certainly mesmerizing. Maybe his appearance is not sexy, but his voice is. I think lady Anne is hypnotized by his persuasive charme(s;-)
dajohnthomas69 2 years ago 15