The Merchant of Venice (2004)

Critical Reception & Ratings

The 2004 film adaptation of The Merchant of Venice, directed by Michael Radford, was generally well-received by critics, who praised the performances and faithful adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play. The film received several award nominations, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for Al Pacino's performance as Shylock. Audience reception was also positive, with the film holding a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes.