Watch: Shakespeare in Love 1998 123movies, Full Movie Online – William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is a known but struggling poet, playwright, and actor, who not only has sold his next play to both Philip Henslowe (Geoffrey Rush) and Richard Burbage (Martin Clunes), but now faces a far more difficult problem: he is bereft of ideas and has yet to begin writing. He is in search of his muse, the woman who will inspire him but all attempts fail him until he meets the beautiful Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow). She loves the theatre and would like nothing more than to take to the stage, but is forbidden from doing so as only men can be actors. She is also a great admirer of Shakespeare’s works. Dressing as a man, and going by the name of “Thomas Kent”, she auditions and is ideal for a part in his next play. Shakespeare soon sees through her disguise and they begin a love affair, one they know cannot end happily for them as he is already married and she has been promised to the dour Lord Wessex (Colin Firth). As the company rehearses his new play, William and Viola’s love is transferred to the written page leading to the masterpiece that is Romeo and Juliet..
Plot: Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter,” before it’s even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare’s comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
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Damn good – for those who understood it
I can understand why people, mainly in the USA didn’t like it: Because they couldn’t understand it. The Simpsons cater more to their taste. I thought it witty, well developed, well acted and with excellent scenic values. A wonderful credit to writers Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, who have used their imaginations to recreate the time and circumstances in which the great bard may have been inspired to write “Romeo and Juliet”.Stephen Warbeck’s musical theme is enchanting and beautiful. The artful, creative sets are captured well by Richard Greatrex. Director John Madden allows the whole thing to flow.
Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow is quite a revelation and totally convincing as Will’s inspiration. Joseph Fiennes impressed too as the great poet suffering from writer’s block. A wonderful support cast back these two up, including the wonderfully funny Geoffrey Rush and the brilliantly talented Dame Judi Dench – imperious and witty as her royal highness, Queen Elizabeth.
I think it went over the morons’ heads.
Original Language en
Runtime 2 hr 3 min (123 min)
Budget 25000000
Revenue 289317794
Status Released
Rated R
Genre Comedy, Drama, History
Director John Madden
Writer Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Actors Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush
Country United States, United Kingdom
Awards Won 7 Oscars. 64 wins & 87 nominations total
Production Company N/A
Website N/A
Sound Mix Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio 2.39 : 1, 2.35 : 1
Camera Arriflex 535B, Zeiss Variable Prime Lenses
Laboratory DeLuxe, London, UK
Film Length N/A
Negative Format 35 mm (Kodak Vision 200T 5274, Vision 500T 5279)
Cinematographic Process Super 35
Printed Film Format 35 mm (anamorphic)