Laurence Olivier’s third filmed version of a Shakespeare play Richard III isn’t as wholly cinematic and atmospheric as his brilliant Hamlet, but the acting is so good and the adaptation of the play so adept that it really doesn’t matter. Gathering together some of the finest English-speaking actors of his day performing one of the earliest and most popular of Shakespearean history plays makes this film one for the ages. One wouldn’t wish much about this project any different.
Studio: Criterion
Distributed By: N/A
Video Resolution and Encode: 1080P/AVC
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audio: English PCM 1.0 (Mono)
Subtitles: English SDH
Rating: Not Rated
Run Time: 2 Hr. 38 Min.
Package Includes: Blu-ray
Amray caseDisc Type: BD50 (dual layer)
Region: A
Release Date: 04/23/2013
MSRP: $39.95
The Production Rating: 4.5/5
Video Rating: 4.5/5 3D Rating: NA
Audio Rating: 4/5
Special Features Rating: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Reviewed By: Matt Hough
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