Richard III Reviews

A brilliant, epic filming of Shakespeare, by the master, Laurence Olivier. His performance, straight from his stage version of the play, is definetly the pinnacle of this film (it was Oscar nominated) but that is not to detract from the other... Read more

It was Olivier's production of HENRY V that led to his showing what a creative producer/director of film he could be. His Oscar came from his "Freudian" interpretation of HAMLET. But I suspect that most people would say his greatest... Read more

It's quite a gap that Laurence Olivier covers between his portrayal of heroic Henry V and the evil Richard III. But he certainly does cover it well.In fact this production boasts the talents of five knighted thespians in its cast,... Read more

It is kind of sad to know that this was Lord Laurence Olivier's last film by the works of William Shakespeare simply because it failed in the movie theaters. Besides Olivier's performance, there was Sir John Gielgud, Sir Cedric Hardwicke,... Read more

This is Shakespeare's tale of lust for the crown of England.Richard,Duke of Gloucester wants the crown.Richard,Duke of Gloucester is play brilliantly by Laurence Olivier.He will murder members of his own family.King Edward IV of England is Richard older brother.King Edward IV... Read more

This is Shakespeare's tale of lust for the crown of England.Richard,Duke of Gloucester wants the crown.Richard,Duke of Gloucester is play brilliantly by Laurence Olivier.He will murder members of his own family.King Edward IV of England is Richard older brother.King Edward IV... Read more

Film versions of Shakespeare's plays are almost always lousy, so it's something of a pleasure to encounter one that's watchable. Laurence Olivier's *Richard III* is certainly that, though don't expect the grandeur or cinematic excitement of his own *Henry V*.... Read more

That "Richard III" is one of the all-time great acting performances is hard to argue with. In the title role, Sir Laurence Olivier manages to be rousing and hate-inducing, menacing and amusing, often all at once. He was the world's... Read more

Henry V was said to be Laurence Olivier's greatest screen role for British Propaganda reasons... he inspired England etc. during World War 2; there is no denying it, his Henry is brilliant. But he surpasses his own genius as Richard."Now... Read more

Personally, I think this is Shakespeare's most entertaining work. The evil but brilliant Richard has got to be a favorite for any actor. License to really go nuts and just be pure villain. Olivier's interpretation dwells on the cerebral side,... Read more