For anyone wanting to see a fresh rendering of the tempest i urge you to buy this dvd. The tempest 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. Even the great helen mirren, who usurps the masculine lead as prospera, is steady and reliable but unexciting. The biggest problem with this film is the direction. Malcolm mcdowell, helen mirren, peter otoole, john geilgud, teresa ann savoy and john steiner are just to name a few. Helen mirren as prospera and ben wishaw as ariel are both superb and the cgi use for ariel adds another dimension to the play. Julie taymors faithful film version 2010 of the tempest brings seamless cgi dramatizations and high production values to the original shakespeare play.
Dec 06, 2010 helen mirren twists shakespeare in the tempest in the tempest, she takes a gender twist on shakespeares main character, prospero, playing the wizard as a woman, prospera. Bbc news entertainment mirren to star in tempest film. Taymors winningly cast, imaginative take on shakespeare passes the test of bringing the bard to film. And the first poster for the movie has just popped up online.
With the help of caliban and ariel, her sometimesunwilling aides, prospera brings her powers to bear on her former tormentors. Cooper, david straitharn, julie taymor, screenplay by julie taymor. Dec 06, 2010 watch the movie trailer for the tempest, starring helen mirren, alfred molina, djimon hounsou and russell brand. Television helens first leading role in television was as cousin bette for the bbc in the 70s other bbc work at that time included the changeling, the philanthropist and the outstanding 1979 production of denis potters blue remembered hills. Helen mirren, russell brand, alfred molina, djimon. Famed stage director julie taymor adapted shakespeares play for the screen with one significant twist. Tania died in 2019, and a grieving helen provided a loving and public tribute to people magazine about how her cousin was kind and generous and that she and her sister kate will miss her very much.
In 1911 a site on sunset boulevard was turned into hollywoods first studio. Shes former royalty whos brother plotted to have her. This modern retelling of william shakespeares final masterpiece is an exciting, mystical and magical fantasy with academy awardwinner helen mirren best actress, the queen, 2006 leading a starstudded cast including russell brand get him to the greek and alfred molina the sorcerers apprentice. Alfred molinas second work in a shakespearean movie since as you like it 2006. Plus was she surprised by the success of red and she talks about filming in hawaii, switching genders, more. The tempest is a 2010 american film based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare.
Far less daring than her 1999 titus, which took an electrifying, stylized approach of a lesserknown play, the tempest in comparison looks disappointingly middleof the road. She falls in love with ferdinand and proposes marriage to him. Sep 12, 2010 dame helen mirren is helping transform a shakespeare hero from a man to a woman, and from the stage to the screen. Dec 01, 2016 the tempest 2010 comedy, drama, fantasy julie taymor helen mirren, felicity jones, djimon hounsou. When disney sold miramax films to filmyard holdings, llc, disney took over distribution. Instead of prospero we have prospera, played by the accomplished british actor helen mirren. The tempest 1911 is an american onereel silent film adaptation of the william shakespeare play the tempest. Jarman had a limited budget, so he shot the film in and around stoneleigh abbey in warwickshire. Years ago, the duchess of milan, prospera helen mirren, was overthrown and exiled with her young daughter.
Helen mirren stars as the deeply wronged milanese duchess prospera in this genderswitching version of shakespeares play that finds the banished royal seizing an opportunity for vengeance when her traitorous brother chris cooper, who usurped her throne with false charges of witchcraft, is shipwrecked with his retinue on her volcanic island. Mirandas mother and the main character of the film. In this film adaptation of shakespeares famous play, the role of the usually male magician prospero is played by helen mirren. Perhaps the ultimate thinking mans sex symbol, helen mirren is also one of the most respected actresses of british stage, screen, and television. Oct 08, 2008 oscarwinning actress dame helen mirren has signed up to star in a bigscreen adaptation of shakespeares the tempest, according to reports. Helen mirren s eye in the sky has no easy answers in her new film eye in the sky, helen mirren plays a colonel overseeing a secret drone operation in kenya. But then its an incredible pleasure, to sort of feel like you havent been found out because as actors we always. Most of the characters behave selfishly and squabble amongst themselves. Ariel flies off, and from a very long distance we see both full. After reading hagseed by margaret atwood read it its great i decided to watch the tempest. Helen mirren is the feminised prospera in julie taymors adaptation of shakespeares the tempest and her forceful performance makes it worth. Dec 06, 2008 helen mirren is shooting in hawaii a new adaptation of shakespeares the tempest along with russell brand and julie taymor. But he could never have imagined julie taymors revolutionary take on his story, changing the lead male character, a sorcerer, prospero, to a female sorceress, prospera, played by helen mirren.
The casting of mirren as prospera is a departure from shakespeares script for the tempest, with its male protagonist prospero. The movie is a visual stew whose musical sauce, full of lumps and. Sep 11, 2010 helen mirren stars in a new movie version of shakespeares the tempest, but it comes with a twist as the oscarwinning british actress takes on the male role of prospero and becomes prospera. She plays prospera, written as the male character prospero, in a film adaptation.
Rent the tempest 2010 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Quotes on winning an oscar part of you is terrified they will call your name because the fear of making a fool of yourself is paramount. Helen mirren twists shakespeare in the tempest in the tempest, she takes a gender twist on shakespeares main character, prospero, playing the wizard as a woman, prospera. It is my favorite of all his plays, containing a line i embrace as my consolation.
Here shes moving so full of wisdom, strength and rueful understanding of life. The film has plenty of detractors who see taymors approach as strained and. A film of the opening minutes of herbert beerbohm trees production of the tempest was made in 1905. Sep 11, 2010 dame helen mirren changes gender of prospero in the tempest dame helen mirren is poised to divide shakespeare purists by changing the gender of one of his greatest characters in a new adaptation. Helens most recent film projects can be found under current projects on this site. Helen mirren stars in a new movie version of shakespeares the tempest, but it comes with a twist as the oscarwinning british actress takes on.
Another huge problem was two of the most important characters in the tempest, caliban and ariel. The tempest how helen mirren fell in love with shakespeare. With helen mirren, felicity jones, djimon hounsou, russell brand. She plays cruel tricks on her visitors and eventually gets everything she wants. Years later, prospera causes a tempest that destroys a ship and brings her spiteful brother chris cooper, the king of naples david. Helen mirren celebrity profile check out the latest helen mirren photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Helen mirren, british actress especially known for her role as jane tennison on. Watch the tempest online stream full movie directv. From left, helen mirren, felicity jones and djimon hounsou in julie. Melinda sue gordon helen mirren s performance in the lead role is the best thing about a misguided new movie based on shakespeares the tempest. Outstanding performance by a female actor in a television movie or miniseries for phil spector. Directed by the visionary julie taymor, the tempest, with its innovative twist, is a. Mirren began her acting career with the royal shakespeare company in 1967 and is one of the few performers who have achieved the triple crown of acting.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The tempest prospera relinquishes her magic helen mirren kulp11. Rent the tempest 2010 starring helen mirren and felicity jones on dvd and bluray. The tempest 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The raunchy movie in which helen mirren bares it all.
Set adrift on a raft, they wound up on a desolate island, where prospera managed to enslave the sole resident, a creature called caliban djimon hounsou. The cook, the thief, his wife, and her lover is a twohour string of the most shocking and twisted things ever put on film. The sorceress prospera mirren spirals through vengeance to forgiveness as she reigns over a magical island, cares for her young daughter, miranda, and unleashes her powers against shipwrecked enemies. The main thrust of the tempest is revenge, as prospera tries to get even with those who wronged her years before. Dinner and a movie movies and food are two of the things we do best at sbs, and you can now enjoy the best of both worlds in this. Mackenzie foy, keira knightley, morgan freeman, helen mirren, eugenio derbez, miranda hart, jack whitehal, ellie bamber, misty copeland. In this version, the gender of the main character, prospero, is changed from male to female. Jul 26, 2015 the cook, the thief, his wife, and her lover is a twohour string of the most shocking and twisted things ever put on film. Helen mirren makes prospero a woman in shakespeare film bbc. This bonus will explore the stories behind the making of the film including. Film trade magazine hollywood reporter said director julie taymor had changed the gender of main character prospero so mirren could take the role. Released december 10th, 2010, the tempest stars dame helen mirren, felicity jones, djimon hounsou, ben whishaw the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 49 min, and received a score of 43 out. Russell brand plays the film s comic buffoon, shipwrecked on the island along with stephano.
Julie taymor brings her theatrical exuberance to a new film version of the tempest. But there was no cinematic followup until after the second world war, when the play inspired a. The tempest movie trailer only at the movies april 21. One of the earliest film adaptations of the play, it was released on november 28, 1911. The tempest 2010 helen mirren, russell brand movie. The film was directed by julie taymor and premiered at the venice film festival in september 2010. Helen mirren is excellent and its really interesting to see actors such as chris cooper performing shakespeare. Most popular shakespeares the tempest movies and tv shows imdb. We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a. Helen mirren stars in film of tempest with twist reuters. The rating notwithstanding, julie taymors screen adaptation of shakespeares the tempest is not a mediocre film.
The tempest with helen mirren in first screening at. The tempest 2010 comedy, drama, fantasy julie taymor helen mirren, felicity jones, djimon hounsou. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. I was unsure of seeing russel brand in shakespeare but he is also wonderful. A shipwreck casts members of a royal court ashore on a mysterious island.
Once the duchess of milan, prosperahelen mirren has suffered. Big screen romances 8movie set no small affair the man who loved women tempest this is my father violets are blue modern romance the luzhin defence perfect. Helen and tania have enjoyed a warm relationship since childhood. Helen mirrren is excellent as usual and a great choice for prospero and stands out among a very uneven cast. Their fateful arrival is no accident, for it was engineered by prospera helen mirren, a sorceress whom these men banished, and who now plans to take vengeance on them. The tempest prospera relinquishes her magic helen mirren. From left, helen mirren, felicity jones and djimon hounsou in julie taymors tempest. The raunchy movie in which helen mirren bares it all decider. Im a huge fan of helen mirren, granted this is not her her best film but its a great way can see where she started along with malcolm mcdowell. The tempest julie taymor, helen mirren, felicity jones. The tempest 2010 helen mirren, felicity jones, djimon hounsou. Helen mirren as queen elizabeth ii in the film the queen 2006. The tempest poster online helen mirren gets dramatic. In the heat of the summer of 1976, drama teacher vivienne fights sweltering heat and general teenage apathy to put on an endofterm version of shakespeares the tempest.
She won the academy award for best actress for her performance as queen elizabeth ii in the queen, the tony award for best actress in a play for the same role. Mar 05, 2011 a film of the opening minutes of herbert beerbohm trees production of the tempest was made in 1905. Frida, 2002 and complete with exclusive bonus features the tempest, with. It opens with prosperas played by helen mirren backstory of how she neglected her political power as the duke of milan in order to pursue her studies of the esoteric arts to gain power. Redemption drama movie english full length film duration. Going back to the sixteenth or seventeenth century, women practicing the magical arts of alchemy were often convicted of witchcraft. Dec 15, 2010 the only way to read shakespeares the tempest is as a farewell. With classical training, years of work on the london stage, an acclaimed television series, and dozens of films to her name, mirren has proven herself an actress of talent, versatility, and.
Dame helen mirren changes gender of prospero in the tempest dame helen mirren is poised to divide shakespeare purists by changing the gender. Dame helen mirren changes gender of prospero in the tempest. The tempest with helen mirren in first screening at venice film festival julie taymors the tempest starring helen mirren with russell brand as a comedy rogue, has had its first. Here prospero becomes prospera and is magnificently played by helen mirren with more ferocity than resignation. Alan cumming at an event for the tempest 2010 helen mirren at an event for the tempest 2010. In preparation for her role as a retired israeli mossad agent in the film the debt, mirren reportedly immersed herself in studies of hebrew language, jewish history, and holocaust writing, including the life of simon wiesenthal, while in israel in 2009 for the filming of some of the movie s scenes. In writer, producer, and director julie taymors version of the tempest, the main character is now a woman named prospera dame helen mirren. Directed by the visionary julie taymor and complete with exclusive bonus features the tempest, with its innovative twist, is a supernatural dramedy filled. Oscarwinning actress dame helen mirren has signed up to star in a bigscreen adaptation of shakespeares the tempest, according to reports. Her father and tanias mother are brother and sister.
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