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Jan 7, 2011 · The Tempest: Directed by Julie Taymor. With Felicity Jones, Jude Akuwudike, Reeve Carney, David Strathairn. Shakespeare's epic play is translated from page to screen, with the gender of the main character, Prospero, changed from male to female.
A fantasy comedy-drama film based on Shakespeare's play, directed by Julie Taymor and starring Helen Mirren as Prospera, a female sorceress. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2010 and received mixed reviews from critics.
Jun 14, 2012 · With Christopher Plummer, John Vickery, Geraint Wyn Davies, Amanda Lisman. Exiled Prospero lives on a desolate island with his daughter, Miranda. When Prospero's usurping brother sails by the island, Prospero conjures a storm that wrecks the ship and changes all of their lives.
Dec 10, 2010 · Their fateful arrival is no accident, for it was engineered by Prospera (Helen Mirren), a sorceress whom these men banished, and who now plans to take vengeance on them. With the help of Caliban ...
Dec 15, 2010 · Ebert criticizes Taymor's film adaptation of Shakespeare's play for being too loud and defiant, and not capturing its tone or meaning. He praises Helen Mirren as Prospera, but finds the rest of the cast and the special effects overwhelming.
Dec 10, 2010 · Overview. An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge. Julie Taymor. Director, Screenplay. Full Cast & Crew.
Dec 10, 2010 · The Tempest. Directed by Julie Taymor. Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance. PG-13. 1h 50m. By A.O. Scott. Dec. 9, 2010. Messing around with Shakespeare is the bedeviling vice of directors....
