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All Is True Movie Review

Name: All Is True Movie Review
Item: All Is True
Rating: 4
Author: Sivapriya Anand

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Review for the film " All Is True"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 1 Hour 41 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 08-02-2019

Genre: Historical, Drama, Biographical

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CAST & CREW

Ian McKellen

Ben Elton

Judi Dench

Kenneth Branagh

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Producer:

Becca Kovacik

Kenneth Branagh

Ted Gagliano

Tamar Thomas

Judy Hofflund

Musician:

Richard Harwood

Music Director:

Patrick Doyle

Editor:

Una Ni Dhonghaile

Director:

Kenneth Branagh

Supporting Actress:

Judi Dench

Costume Designer:

Michael O Connor

Sound Designer:

Tom Sayers

First Assistant Director:

Martin Curry

Second Assistant Director:

Anna Brabbins

Director of Photography:

Zac Nicholson

Executive Producer:

Becca Kovacik

Matthew Jenkins

Laura Berwick

Judy Hofflund

Line Producer:

Louise Killin

Casting Director:

Emily Brockmann

Lucy Bevan

Production Manager:

Deryn Stafford

Sound Effects Editor:

Grace Averbuch

Matt Waites

empty:

Niv Adiri

Matthias Schwab

Andy Nelson

Assistant Editor:

Wojciech Duczmal

Screenplay Writer:

Ben Elton

Gaffer:

Larry S Prinz

Music Editor:

Mark Willsher

Foley Artist:

Daniel Weis

Carsten Richter

Production Designer:

James Merifield

Set Decorator:

Hannah Spice

Casting Associate:

Olivia Grant

Costume Assistant:

John Usher

Location Manager:

Freddie Tyson Brown

Makeup Artist:

Vanessa White

Cathy Burczak

Hair Stylist:

Vanessa White

Sound Mixer:

Colin Nicolson

Lighting Technician:

Niall Higgins

Tim Shotter

First Assistant Editor:

Cat Gregory

Production Coordinator:

Sarah Unwin

Digital Imaging Technician:

Harry Bennett Snewin

Camera Assistant:

Ben Brown

Production Assistant:

Sinéad Doherty

CG Supervisor:

Mark Stuart Bailey

Supporting Actor:

Kenneth Branagh

Sam Ellis

Flora Easton

Lolita Chakrabarti

Sabi Perez

Ian McKellen

Eleanor De Rohan

Kathryn Wilder

Phil Dunster

Doug Colling

Jack Colgrave Hirst

Michael Rouse

Cassandra Hodges

Freya Durkan

Matt Jessup

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“All is True” is scripted by Ben Elton Benjamin Charles Elton (born 3 May 1959) is an Eng >> Read More... . Kenneth Branagh One of the few that got their Knighthood at the ea >> Read More... directed the film. Tamar Thomas and Ted Gagliano produced the film in association with TKBC. Zac Nicholson cranked the camera, and Úna Ní Dhonghaíle edited the film. Patrick Doyle composed the music. Sony Pictures Classics distributed the film. The film features Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench She’s the long-time-running as “M” for James Bond >> Read More... , Ian McKellen No writer could ever describe him. As a writer, fo >> Read More... , Lydia Wilson, Kathryn Wilder, Jimmy Yuill, Gerard Horan, Hadley Fraser, Alex Macqueen, Nonso Anozie, John Dagleish, and Phil Dunster.

Plot

William Shakespeare decided to retire at the age of 49 due to the burning of the Globe Theatre while his play Henry VIII. He went to his home and spent time with his family. He spent most of his time writing rather than taking care of his family. Even when his son died due to plaque, he could not come. His son named, Hamnet was his favorite due to poems written by Hamnet. His wife called, Anne Hathaway She must be the most popular one-film-stardom as “ >> Read More... , never was close to him as he spent most of his time writing. His daughters Susanna and Judith have a complicated relationship with their father. His family considered him as a guest, not as a member of the family. Will the great playwright be able to regain his family? Will Anne accepts his husband? The rest of the story deals with it.

Star Performance

Kenneth Branagh, as William Shakespeare, did an incredible performance in the film. It is hard to portray a character whose personal life is a mystery, still, Kenneth did a great job. He has shown the audience how this great playwright would have acted. He demonstrates what the audience can represent for William Shakespeare. Judi Drench, as Anne Hathaway, did a fantastic performance in the movie. Her detailing for the character is impressive. She did a great job in representing how an uneducated wife of a great writer will be. She has shown us the struggle that she had to face in his absence. Ian McKellen, as The Earl of Southampton, was impressive. He represents well what most people can consider as William Shakespeare’s love interest. Lydia Wilson, as Susanna Shakespeare, and Kathryn Wilder, as Judith Shakespeare are perfect in their roles as daughters. Both of them played a significant role in the film. All the other actors were as good as the main lead actors.

Analysis

The storyline of the film was great, entertaining, and enjoyable. The film focus on the Central theme of William Shakespeare's life. The film is shown the role of William Shakespeare in his position. William Shakespeare’s life has always been a mystery to the people, and this film tries its best to portray his film. The cinematography was excellent, as it well depicts the 16’s. The storyline was engaging. It is well framed William Shakespeare’s last moments before leaving the earth. The costume design was fantastic. The detailing given to the storyline was impressive from the start till the end. The background music and songs play a significant role in the movie. The music composition was perfect for the scenes. The dialogues were excellently framed.

What’s There?

The film had a great cast.
The film did not go beyond the theme.
The film had great storyline.
The character development was excellent.
The film had a great cinematography.

What’s Not There?

The movie is full of confusion.
The film will be hard to understand for ordinary people.

Verdict

The film is a great entertainment. The storyline was perfect, showing the life of the greatest playwright William Shakespeare. The acting cast was excellent. Those who love biographical films will love the movie.

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