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Coriolanus is an obscure play by Shakespeare, rarely staged, because it's a difficult character to like and get on side of. This film adaptation is terrific, arty, blending realms and times with accents to create something wonderful. Combined with the powerful acting, I think this is one of the best films I've seen in a long long time. Highly recommended.

I guess this is a love or hate type of movie. I knew that it was going to be a modern take of a Shakespeare story, but I didn't know they were going to talk Shakespeare's language. At the first line I wanted to get out of the theatre as it sounded so ridiculous in a modern setting. I stayed anyway but towards the end of the movie I couldn't do it anymore and I got out. It wasn't only the language, but also the story. A lot of the elements did not make sense in the modern era. The reporters and revolutionaries were extremely idiotic and changed their mind at nothing. That movie didn't work for me even though the acting was good.

After 15 mins into it I had to stop but 2 days later I saw it and was more prepared for this Shakespeare movie. You kinda have to be in the mood for movies like this.

Stunning directorial debut, fantastic adaptation, the cinematography, direction and editing were all mesmerizing... I really love this modern spin on a classic.

Not for everyone because of the Shakespearean dialogue, but the acting was superb. If you are willing to sit through some language issues, you will enjoy a great story and amazing performances.

Ralph Fienne alone worth seeing this movie! He is the under-praised great actor of our time! Vanessa Redgrave is also excellent in the movie. As contract, Gerald Butler appears stone-faced and overpowered by the great acting of Ralph! Too bad it doesn't reach to the level of a great adaptation... Ralph needs a better director than himself to realize a film...

Well done, beginning to end, a real work of art, bravo! I wish there were more movies of this calibre to see.

Brilliant, deftly reflecting the past with the present and the present with past- Empire in Decline, Power, Broken Spirit, Heart, Pride , Family , Class War.

Wow! Certainly could have used the coles notes on this one. But definitely a gripping story and great acting. Ralphie sure did a great job on both sides of the camera. Took me a bit to get a handle on the Shakespearean language but I enjoyed it.

Magnificent! I didn't know the story at all, and was rapt. The acting is sublime, the contemporary setting works brilliantly. Especially effective is the use of the newscasts. This is a must-see.

Coriolanus is overall a good film. Knowing nothing of the story, I was fully immersed in the modern telling of Shakespeare's play. The acting was gripping, especially Ralph Fiennes. However, I must admit this was a really slow moving film. Also, the camera and editing were at moments clumsy. I would recommend this film to a select few film/theatre loving audience.

Not my type of movie. I didn't know it was based on a Shakespeare play. Like the other commentators here, I found it difficult to follow, you had to pay close attention because of the language. Memories of highschool English!

This movie is a must see in my opinion. To me it's a modern day Shakespeare masterpiece. It was beautifully directed and adapted. And the acting was Oscar worthy. You can tell they took great care in casting these roles because the acting was superb even down to the smallest of roles. My only caution with this movie is that to truly enjoy it you need to know the story and/or language before going in. I find this movie is more than jus another action movie... It's an art form.

Loved the mix of the modern and the old! The cast was amazing. Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave had both Oscar worth performance. I think this is Ralph Fiennes best acting ever! This movie is different; you have to like Shakespeare to appreciate this movie.