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King Lear (2008)
Director: Trevor Nunn
Cast: Ian McKellen, Romola Garai, Monica Dolan, Sylvester McCoy
Runtime150 min
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An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Trevor Nunn's 2008 TV movie adaptation of King Lear has received generally positive reviews from critics. While the production values and performances have been praised, some have found the modernized setting to be divisive. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition, but has garnered a respectable audience rating of 7.6 on IMDb, indicating a moderately well-received interpretation of the Shakespearean classic.
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The Tragedy of King Lear, often shortened to King Lear, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare in late 1605 or early 1606. Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play depicts the consequences of King Lear's love-test, in which he divides his power and land according to the praise of his daughters. The play is known for its dark tone, complex poetry, and prominent motifs concerning blindness and madness.
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