- Actors: Diane D'Aquila, Peter Hutt, Brent Carver
- Format: NTSC
- Language: English
- Studio: Knightscove-Ellis International
- Release Date: July 13 2004
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B000AABE2S
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #19,704 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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This filmed treatment of the original Stratford Festival production of Timothy Findley's Governor General Award-winning play is a lavish treat for the eyes and the ears. William Shakespeare and his company of actors are brought together with the formidable Queen Elizabeth I in a remarkable encounter on the night of April 22, 1616, hours before the execution of Elizabeth's former lover Essex. Through the course of the evening, actor Ned Lowenscroft, famous for his female roles in Shakespeares' plays, very touchingly teaches the Queen to be more of a woman, while the Queen helps Ned be more of a man. Part history lesson, part theatrical insight, the play is a beautifully crafted Shakespeare-like work with poignant reflections on grief, love, friendship, and art. Compelling performances are delivered by Diane D'Aquila as Queen Elizabeth, Peter Hutt as Shakespeare and Brent Carver as Ned Lowenscroft.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brent Carver Ansolutely Engrossing,
By Laurie "ladyswell" (SLC Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shakespeare: Elizabeth Rex (DVD)
Am amazing play...in honesty some slow moving sections, but the overall production is time well spent. Brent Carver brings such pathos and tenderness to his role as Ned...and the last 15 minutes of the play with it's sweetness and humanity of all the players so palpable had me in tears.
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