As You Like It

  • 2006


MOVIE IS shakespearean ambitious unremarkable convoluted refreshing
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36 % Rotten
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Positive Reviews 3
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 2.4/5
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1.7
Branaghs fifth foray into celluloid Shakespeare brings us this rather stodgy version of the Bards wise comedy of old Japan. Time Out
2.0
While diverting in parts, this struggles to make a convoluted plot engaging. Were still loving Romola Garai and Bryce Dallas Howard, though.
3.0
The standout is easily the charming and thoroughly absorbing Oyelowo, while Lester is also solid in the films most complex role. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
nyone who thinks that Shakespeare is a chore to be suffered needs to see how fresh and refreshing and sweet and enlightening and simply pleasant his w ..
2.0
Instead of milking the mix up for irony, Branaghs shortsightedness makes Oyelowo look like a total buffoon, and thats despite a subtle and heartfelt p .. Bbc
2.0
Unremarkable take on the Bards cross dressing comedy, ostentatiously relocated to 19th century Japan though wholly shot in the Home Counties. Total Film
2.0
Faced with As You Like It, one of the Bards more tiresome plays, Branaghs direction loses conviction and his storytelling lacks the engaging enthusias .. Entertainment Times Online ..
3.0
Branaghs direction is fluent, surefooted, a little broad sometimes; his ingenious Japanese staging recreates the wrestling match as a wacky sumo conte .. Film Guardian
2.0
Smart casting and stand out performances dont compensate for the twee source play and an over ambitious screenplay from Branagh. Film4
2.0
Kenneth Branagh directs this pedestrian spin on the Shakespearean comedy that proves stubbornly resistant to his boisterous brand of all star panto. thelondonpaper



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