elichnov Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Can anyone recommend a good movie that's a Shakespeare play that is appropriate for 11 and 13 year olds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elichnov Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 There are several versions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night. Anyone recommend one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealp2009 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) My kids love the Taming of the Shrew with Liz Taylor They also enjoyed the 1996 version of Twelfth Night. Edited September 8, 2023 by ealp2009 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Much Ado About Nothing? There is a brief scene where two people are seen cavorting through a window. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 9 hours ago, Forget-Me-Not said: Much Ado About Nothing? There is a brief scene where two people are seen cavorting through a window. Yes, the 1993 version with Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson is pretty good. In addition to the through-the-window cavorting, there is also a bathing scene with a bunch of bare backsides. Both could be skipped. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, MercyA said: Yes, the 1993 version with Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson is pretty good. In addition to the through-the-window cavorting, there is also a bathing scene with a bunch of bare backsides. Both could be skipped. You got here first! I was just going to suggest skipping both if the 11 year old might not be ready for that. This is my favorite Shakespeare comedy made into a movie. Denial Washington was excellent, the chemistry between Branaugh and Thompson was wonderful, and Michael Learn was an actual scene stealer! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 10 hours ago, Forget-Me-Not said: Much Ado About Nothing? There is a brief scene where two people are seen cavorting through a window. My absolute favorite! Kenneth Branagh and the lawn chair scene!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Two off-the-beaten-track options: Play On! Stage musical of Duke Ellington's music, with the story of Twelfth Night. It is the story of the play, but not the language of Shakespeare. If your DC enjoy musicals, and if you're just looking for just an introduction to the story of a Shakespeare comedy, this is wonderful. The ONLY place I can find it is the linked VHS recording that has been uploaded. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales 30 minute versions that use the original language. Comedies include: • A Midsummer Night's Dream • As You Like It • The Taming of the Shrew • Twelfth Night Also, you might look around and see if there's a live version being done by a community youth theater, or at a high school -- while the quality of acting and presentation will be amateur rather than pro level, it's SO cool to see a live version -- and one put on by one's peers! 😄 Agreeing with previous posters about the film versions they listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 5 hours ago, saraha said: My absolute favorite! Kenneth Branagh and the lawn chair scene!!! It was 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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