SummaryIn this Shakespearean fantastical thriller, the sorceress Prospera (switched from the original Prospero) orchestrates spirits, monsters, a grief-stricken king, a wise old councillor, two treacherous brothers and a storm at sea into a fantastical journey filled with banishment, sorcery and betrayal. The shipwreck catapults the collision of two hap... Read More
Directed By:Julie Taymor
Written By:Julie Taymor, William Shakespeare
The Tempest
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Mixed or Average
43
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Generally Favorable
6.5
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
21% Positive
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
57% Mixed
16 Reviews
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21% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
Dec 16, 2010
75
Although there is some gimmickry, this is one of the most straightforward versions of the Tempest ever filmed, making it edifying as well as -- when Taymor hits a groove -- dazzling.
Dec 15, 2010
63
She (Taymor) doesn't capture Shakespeare's tone (or his meaning, I believe), but she certainly has boldness in her reinvention.
User score
Generally Favorable
41% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
45% Mixed
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
14% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Jan 1, 2012
10
Great adaptation. Great cast. Djimon Hounsou and Russell Brand are brilliant in their roles. Negative Critics (i.e unimaginative expectationists) are dead wrong. Helen Mirren was great in it. Thoroughly engaging. Great music, singing and dance/visual choreography. Fantastic cinematography.
Jan 15, 2012
3
As an stage actor playing Caliban currently I would like to say that this movie is deeply flawed. Helen Mirrren is excellent as usual and a great choice for Prospero and stands out among a very uneven cast. The biggest problem with this film is the direction. The visual effects were laughably bad. Much of the movie reads like a perfume commercial. Another huge problem was two of the most important characters in the Tempest, Caliban and Ariel. Both were so downplayed as to almost be nonexistent. A terrible adaptation of an amazing classic with some stand out moments and performances. Overall, a deeply flawed re-imagining.
Dec 16, 2010
50
She tackled "The Tempest" on stage, years ago. On screen I wish she'd (Taymor) adapted it with a freer hand, and then directed it with a more considered one.
Dec 9, 2010
50
The film simply doesn't come together fluidly. Smaller parts aren't on par with the lead role, and special effects are overdone and cheesy. At times, the essence of Shakespeare's poetry is drowned out.
Dec 10, 2010
42
Normally I'd watch Helen Mirren in anything, even if she was just putting out the laundry or reading the phone book. But, given the roteness of her line readings here, it might have been better if the phone book rather than Shakespeare was her text.
Dec 10, 2010
38
I found myself wishing that Taymor would turn off the sound and fury and let The Tempest speak for itself. My wish wasn't granted.
Dec 7, 2010
20
A tiresome mess that's completely bereft of a quiet moment in speech or manner, The Tempest aches for the wisdom of discipline.
Production Company:
- Touchstone Pictures
- Miramax
- TalkStory Productions
- Artemis Films
- Mumbai Mantra Media
- Prologue Films
- Chartoff Hendee Productions
- Chartoff Productions
Release Date:Dec 10, 2010
Duration:1 h 50 m
Rating:PG-13
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
