The Tempest
Inspired by Shakespeare's play, a supernatural-thriller directed by Julie Taymor (Across the Universe, Frida). All-star cast includes Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Alfred Molina, Djimon Hounsou and Chris Cooper.
In this version, Prospero has been feminised to Prospera (Mirren), whose journey spirals through vengeance to forgiveness as she reigns over a magical island, cares for her young daughter, Miranda (Felicity Jones), and unleashes her powers against shipwrecked enemies.
- Director:
- Julie Taymor ('Across the Universe', 'Frida', 'Titus')
- Writer:
- Julie Taymor
- Cast:
- Helen MirrenRussell BrandAlfred MolinaChris CooperAlan CummingDjimon HounsouDavid StrathairnBen WhishawFelicity JonesTom Conti
Reviews & comments
Total Film
pressA fitfully engaging Tempest that could have used as much intellectual rigour as it boasts shock tactics and effects.
The New York Times
pressMs. Taymor's overscaled sense of stage spectacle can be impressive and effective, even moving, but her three-dimensional, high-volume compositions translate awkwardly into the cosmos of cinema, which turns her pageantry into mummery and the physical exuberance she likes to draw from performers into mugging.
Roger Ebert
pressShe (Taymor) doesn't capture Shakespeare's tone (or his meaning, I believe), but she certainly has boldness in her reinvention.
Hollywood Reporter
pressFar less daring than her 1999 "Titus," which took an electrifying, stylized approach of a lesser-known play, The Tempest in comparison looks disappointingly middle-of-the-road.
Empire Magazine
pressTaymor's winningly cast, imaginative take on Shakespeare passes the test of bringing the Bard to film. It may also be the only PG Disney film to contain the word "F---".
Total Film
pressA fitfully engaging Tempest that could have used as much intellectual rigour as it boasts shock tactics and effects.
The New York Times
pressMs. Taymor's overscaled sense of stage spectacle can be impressive and effective, even moving, but her three-dimensional, high-volume compositions translate awkwardly into the cosmos of cinema, which turns her pageantry into mummery and the physical exuberance she likes to draw from performers into mugging.
Roger Ebert
pressShe (Taymor) doesn't capture Shakespeare's tone (or his meaning, I believe), but she certainly has boldness in her reinvention.
Hollywood Reporter
pressFar less daring than her 1999 "Titus," which took an electrifying, stylized approach of a lesser-known play, The Tempest in comparison looks disappointingly middle-of-the-road.
Empire Magazine
pressTaymor's winningly cast, imaginative take on Shakespeare passes the test of bringing the Bard to film. It may also be the only PG Disney film to contain the word "F---".
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