Caesar and Cleopatra
Featuring Christopher Plummer and Nikki M. James
In Caesar and Cleopatra Bernard Shaw uses his legendary wit to turn ancient history on its head - and to challenge Shakespeare's view of his two famous protagonists. Political drama meets sparkling comedy as veteran strategist Julius Caesar becomes mentor to the enchanting teenage queen of Roman-occupied Egypt. From her first timid encounter with Caesar under a desert moon, Cleopatra grows in strength to become a determined player in the game of power politics - but has she really learned what Caesar wanted to teach her? In his inimitable style, Shaw turns this centuries-old story into a hilarious yet affecting critique of human nature that remains as pertinent today as when he wrote it - reminding audiences once again why he is regarded as one of the English language's greatest playwrights.
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A glorious performance - Faustus
An excellent performance of a wonderful play - Christopher Plummer is particularly outstanding. It's beautifully filmed; the sensation of being in that wonderful theatre at Stratford is quite strong. Nikki James as Cleopatra is perhaps a trifle overemphatic, but she is witty and extremely alive to the young queen's mercurial temperament. Highly recommendedCaeser and Cleopatra - BitsfromBette
It was a most wonderful filming of Stratford and of course it is always wonderfulto see and enjoy Christopher Plummer However we are sorry to say that we did not enjoy the excessive, shouting delivery of many of the players
( Plummer excluded) -so much so, we watched less than half of movie.
Bette & VernCaesar and Cleopatra - Jude
This is an enjoyable, but different DVD. It is a recording of a live performance at Stratford Festival. That said, it is very well done. Christopher Plummer is a amazing. Cleopatra is very well portrayed. The costumes and sets are very lavish and inventive. Makes you want to get out to live theatre.
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A glorious performance - Faustus
An excellent performance of a wonderful play - Christopher Plummer is particularly outstanding. It's beautifully filmed; the sensation of being in that wonderful theatre at Stratford is quite strong. Nikki James as Cleopatra is perhaps a trifle overemphatic, ...Caeser and Cleopatra - BitsfromBette
It was a most wonderful filming of Stratford and of course it is always wonderfulto see and enjoy Christopher Plummer However we are sorry to say that we did not enjoy the excessive, shouting delivery of many of the players
( Plummer excluded) -so much ...Caesar and Cleopatra - Jude
This is an enjoyable, but different DVD. It is a recording of a live performance at Stratford Festival. That said, it is very well done. Christopher Plummer is a amazing. Cleopatra is very well portrayed. The costumes and sets are very lavish and inventive. ...