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Title: Surprisingly excellent
Review: For anyone with even the slightest appreciation of Shakespeare this movie is one to watch. The performances are strong without being overbearing. The emphasis always seems right and the flow is almost perfect. Fishburne surprised me as the Moor, his presence and sensitivity were just right. I had previously not given him credit for this much depth as an actor, but his interpretation is excellent. Branagh's tone is light and scheming and in essence the perfect Iago. Jacob's Desdemona was presented with such clarity that one might almost forget they were listening to old English. I had not expected a lot from this movie and came out feeling it to be the among the best screen adaptations of Shakespeare to date.
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