Tag: Twelfth Night
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Katarina Nedeljakova: Film Review
Film Review: Nunn’s Twelfth Night Nunn’s Twelfth Night (1996) is a modern take on the classical Shakespearean comedy. Created during the so-called renaissance of commercialized Shakespeare film in the 1990’s, elements of this play reflect both its predecessor as well as a more modernized style. From a variety of dramatic shots to quickly changing musical…
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Tekla McIlhargey: Film Review
I was immediately intrigued by the opening scene of Trevor Nunn’s Twelfth Night or What You Will when we were shown a clip in class and so it was an easy decision to write my film review on this specific film. I found that with the breathtaking location choices to the purposeful use of light…
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Hilary James: Film Review
Trevor Nunn’s Twelfth Night or What You Will (1996) is a witty, heartfelt rendition of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Nunn brought the story to life through excellent casting, giving the audience background information, and physical closeness to the characters. The true highlight of the film for me was watching Helena Bonham Carter as Olivia and Imogen…