Release Date: 12/7/1999 Original Release: 1998 Format: DVD Length: 122 minutes Rating:R (MPAA) Rating Reason: (Reason unavailable) UPC: 717951005458 Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
In this well-conceived Elizabethan comedy, writers Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman ask the question: Who was William Shakespeare's muse? The answer: Viola de Lesseps, a young noblewoman who dreams of acting on a man's stage. The screenwriters deliver a cleverly crafted scenario which beautifully illustrates both the early aspirations of the playwright, and a glimpse into the culture of Elizabethan theater. Colorful characters, like the Globe theater owner Henslow (played by Geoffrey Rush), the lead player in the troupe (Ben Affleck), and the Queen herself (Judi Dench), give the cast charm, wit, and feasibility. The young playwright who at the start of the film is experiencing writer's block bursts forth with a lyrical text inspired by the lovely and passionate Viola. Ultimately this film is about the making of a great play, but most importantly it is about the power of words.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Single Side - Dual Layer Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Letterbox - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - French Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Featurette: 1. "Shakespeare In Love and On Film" 2. Spotlight on Academy Award-Winning Costumes Audio Commentary: 1. John Madden - Director 2. Cast and Crew Trailers: 1. Original Theatrical Trailer 2. TV Spots Interactive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus Text/Photo Galleries: Shakespeare Facts
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