In her big-screen adaptation of Shakespeare's mystical thriller "The Tempest," Academy Award®--nominated Julie Taymor ("Across the Universe," "Frida," "Titus") brings an original dynamic to the story by changing the gender of the sorcerer Prospero into the sorceress Prospera, portrayed by Oscar® winner Helen Mirren ("The Queen"). Prospera's journey spirals through vengeance to forgiveness as she reigns over a magical island, cares for her young daughter, Miranda, and unleashes her powers against shipwrecked enemies in this exciting, masterly mix of romance, tragicomedy and the supernatural.
Cast includes Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Reeve Carney, Tom Conti, Chris Cooper, Alan Cumming, Djimon Hounsou, Felicity Jones, Alfred Molina, David Strathairn, Ben Whishaw. Directed by Julie Taymor . In selected cinemas around the UK from March 4th.
Hmm something's telling me this isn't gonna be quite the same story as the original Shakespeare
xLishaAx 2 months ago
This. I Must see this. NOW!
mfcmaddog 4 months ago
Hmmm, trippy.
levar1979 5 months ago
A female Prospero? O_O
I'm looking forward to this, but apprehensive at the same time...
HankieBear 5 months ago
Julie Taymor... this will certainly be a dark film. Might actually like the tempest if I see this. :)
Funnygirl335 6 months ago
insane cast.
timlovell 6 months ago
dont think this is what shakespeare had in mind.
1cheescake 7 months ago
Shakespeare's last play and it contains my favorite passage of his...''Our revels now are ended...'' Wonderful.
squamish4244 7 months ago
Yes, the cinematography alone had me excited.
DotDotDone 8 months ago
Russell Brand? In a dress?! Ok Yes, the cinematography alone had me excited.
DotDotDone 8 months ago