Title: Fun... but could be better
Review: asthetically, the movie was grand. The costumes and locations were beautiful. However, the acting didn't impress me. Tucci was a fine Puck, Pfeiffer a beautiful and regal Titania... but past those two, I was not wholly impressed. Little was done to at ALL express the characters of Demetrius and Lysander, I got no feel for them whatsoever in the movie... their characters did not show through at all. Hermia was wonderful, she played the role fabulously. Calista Flockhart, however, did not do the part of Helena justice. She whined throughout the whole thing, making Helena two dimensional and annoying. (although, I must say I'm rather critical of her because after being Helena in a play of MND myself, I've learned a lot)Many important parts of the script were cut out, which left the play lacking in many important aspects. The direction was fair, at best. I absolutely love the play, therefore I do enjoy the movie, despite some of the mediocre acting.
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