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Richard III (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

Laurence Olivier (Actor, Director), Ralph Richardson (Actor) Rated:
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4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 530 ratings
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Genre Drama
Format Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Full Screen
Contributor Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Claire Bloom
Language English
Runtime 2 hours and 38 minutes
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With RICHARD III, director, producer, and star Laurence Olivier (Hamlet) brings Shakespeare's masterpiece of Machiavellian villainy to mesmerizing cinematic life. Olivier is diabolically captivating as Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who, through a set of murderous machinations, steals the crown from his brother Edward. The supporting cast—including Ralph Richardson (Fallen Idol), John Gielgud (Arthur), and Claire Bloom (The Spy Who Came in from the Cold)—is just as impressive. Filmed in VistaVision and Technicolor, RICHARD III is one of the most visually inspired of all big-screen Bard adaptations.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2250
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Laurence Olivier
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Full Screen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 38 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ April 23, 2013
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Claire Bloom
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Criterion Collection
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B2BYY1W
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 530 ratings

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C.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new under the sun
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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Bresson must have hated this. It is the epitome of his derogatory “filmed theater” idea of cinema. But what theater! Olivier’s performance is haunting. He is, despite of his deformations, a pitiless, almost demonic invention. The sets and costumes are gorgeous to behold. A world has been made here that, even with its tyrannies and injustices, one doesn’t want to leave. For it is our world.
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Stanley Brookoff
5.0 out of 5 stars Richard III Movie Review
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2012
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The last time I saw Laurence Olivier's rendition of Richard III before procuring the DVD I am now reviewing, was about thirty years ago. I loved it then and never forgot it. Most particularly, I never forgot Olivier's portrayal . . . Olivier's transformation into a conscienceless, subhuman fiend, yet with enough subtlety that this evil creature is competently portrayed as disguising his true nature from most of his acquaintances. Viewing once again, on the DVD, Olivier's portrayal, and all of the great portrayals (Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Claire Bloom . . .) in this lavish though realistic production, my concluding opinion is that it has lost none of its power, none of its gripping intensity.

I received my DVD of Richard III subsequent to having just viewed Olivier's Hamlet. Without question Hamlet is the better play. It has so much more depth, dealing as it does, in this flesh dimension, with the value of existence itself. Hamlet is an extraordinary person: among the highest type of human being-questioning himself, questioning life, even while knowing the difference between right and wrong, good and evil, though uncertain as which course of action his unique circumstance demands, while always thirsting for true true justice. So the prince of Denmark takes the play to all of the above mentioned places; all of the levels, high and low, that exist in an intelligent, sensitive, questioning human being. Whereas the character Richard III is a devil, a monster, a creature of the lowest order, the drama's plot being relatively simple: tracing Richard's lust for power and the corpses this lust leaves in its wake. Yet the play is an historical epic; or certainly raised to that level with Olivier's colorful production. However, though I consider Olivier's rendition of prince Hamlet to be one of the two greatest performances of all of the movies I have seen in my life (the other being Frederick March's rendition of Matthew Harrison Brady, i.e. William Jennings Bryan, in the classic Inherit the Wind), Olivier's performance as Richard is not lacking in the slightest way! What determines that his performance as Hamlet is more remarkable is not Olivier's superior talent in that play as contrasted with his performance as Richard. The contrast is between the plays themselves and between the two different roles. The nuances of Hamlet's character, including his sensitivity, intelligence, depth of soul, make Hamlet a more demanding role than that of Richard, thus requiring use of the widest range of acting talent that can be required by any role.

Richard III is different than Hamlet, but it is a great play in its own right, and I think no better rendition of it can be found anywhere than that of the Olivier/Korda production beautifully captured on this DVD.

Stanley I. Brookoff (author of HYPERSPACE, the novel [not science-fiction]) Hyperspace
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P. B. Sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars Olivier is irrisistible
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014
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It is marvelous to watch Laurence Olivier strut and fret his hour on the stage. He has the uncanny ability to almost make you like Richard as he closes in to talk to the camera, closes in to talk to you, occasionally cracking an almost mischievous smile making you his confident. He is so magnificent an actor that he almost overwhelms the beautiful Shakespeare verse, making its majesty serve his purpose well. Even at his most nasty, such as deliberately lowering his hand which as King a courtier must kiss, causing the courtier to kneel, it is almost impossible to hate Richard.

Olivier plays Richard with a slight humpback, a game leg and a deformed hand, but he loses nothing in the way of virility. When he runs he scurries along rather like a crab, again not a creature inspiring contempt or pity but rather a sort of camaraderie. At one point he even swings down a bell rope, the bell ringing wildly its exuberant clang echoing Richard's triumph over becoming king. He gives one of his half-grins, almost a chuckle, when he leans towards us and hopes his new kingship "will leave the world to me to bustle in." In his very first scene, peering familiarly at the viewer he sets the tone for the whole movie with his superb rendering of the famous winter of our discontent speech.

The film is full of nuances which you may not notice the first time you view it. For instance, just after Edward IV is crowned, he passes his mistress Jane Shore and playfully touches her cheek with his scepter. The Queen scowls. Mistress Shore leaves all alone in her own carriage and is frequently seen in the company of lords, a knowing smile on her face.

The Earl of Richmond who destroys Richard at the Battle of Bosworth is a noble looking young man, a far cry from the real lanky- haired,suspicious, somewhat shabby future Henry VII. Of course we have to go with Shakespeare, here, who was writing to glorify the new Tudor regime. But Olivier manages to give Richard a multi-layered personality and although the villain of the piece, an arch-villain in Shakespeare's eyes, you can't altogether hate him and that is Laurence Olivier's magic as the greatest Shakespearean actor ever.

The costumes and sets are magnificent, the colors rich. The use of shadows is effective and Richard casts a lot of them, and of course they are symbolic. "Richard III" is a work of art, a meticulous production from the hands of a master- the director, producer and star, Laurence Olivier.
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M. Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars Movie
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
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Great movie.
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Tracey R. Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars Olivier remains the great artistic master
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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This film in which Sir Lawrence directed, produced and starred is truly a cinematic masterpiece that has and continues to stand the test of Time. Brilliant in every way from the sets to the wonderous performances of the cast and most especially Sir Lawrence himself, is a must-have for all film lovers. The cast includes some other well-known actors such as John Gieglud and Claire Bloom. The film was made in 1955 yet due to being filmed in VistaVision and Technicolor is as vibrant today as it must have been when it was shown in theatres all those years ago. This film is a tribute to Olivier and the period of great film-making, brilliant!
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Charles Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Item was as described and arrived in a VERY timely manner.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
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Nigel Kenyon
5.0 out of 5 stars Richard 111
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2024
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A brilliant DVD and well worth watching. Fast delivery.
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rena munich
5.0 out of 5 stars EIN KLASSIKER
Reviewed in Germany on October 16, 2020
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ich bin ein bedingungsloser sir laurence olivier fan, für mich ist die aufnahme ein klassiker, die referenzaufnahme.
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Stéphane Chauvette
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2018
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Great Product! Fast Delivery! AAA+++
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in Italy on January 20, 2019
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Lynnette Kofoed
5.0 out of 5 stars Richard 111 is Excellent
Reviewed in Australia on October 24, 2020
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This version of Richard 111 is very good. I have gifted the DVD to my aunt who thoroughly enjoys it
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