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Title: Why did i watch this movie?
Review: 2.5+ hours wasted on a film that i heard was supposed to be one of the great works by Elliot. Olivier, whom plays King Lear himself, did a wonderful job playing the part. The only true fall back that made me despise the movie was the way it was done. The actors said their lines as if reading straight from Shakespeares play itself. and while this seemed good at the beginning, i found it VERY hard to stay awake towards the middle and end. If a movie of King Lear is what you are looking for, then i suggest you view the movie "Ran" by Kurosawa. Not only does it follow the King Lear story, but it does a wonderful job of doing so.
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