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Caius Martius, aka Coriolanus, is an arrogant and fearsome general who has built a career on protecting Rome from its enemies. Pushed by his ambitious mother to seek the position of consul, Coriolanus is at odds with the masses and unpopular with certain colleagues. When a riot results in his expulsion from Rome, Coriolanus seeks out his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. Together, the pair vow to destroy the great city.
In a near-future Rome rife with civil unrest and starvation, the celebrated general Caius Martius Coriolanus earns the hatred of the tribunes for his pride and disdain for the common people. After a bloody battle against the Volscians, he is exiled and joins forces with his former enemy, Tullus Aufidius, to march on Rome. His mother, Volumnia, pleads with him to spare the city, forcing Coriolanus into a tragic confrontation with his own ambitions and loyalties.
Ralph Fiennes' directorial debut, 'Coriolanus,' was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its intense performances, visceral action, and Fiennes' bold modernization of Shakespeare's tragedy. Critics praised the film's raw power and its relevance to contemporary political discourse, though some found its bleakness overwhelming.
Praised for its raw intensity and Fiennes' commanding performance.
Hailed as a powerful and relevant adaptation of Shakespeare.
Noted for its brutal action sequences and bleak, unyielding tone.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's modern take on the classic play, with many highlighting Ralph Fiennes' powerful performance and the gripping action. Some viewers found the film's violence and somber mood to be intense.
Nominated for Best Actor at the British Independent Film Awards (Ralph Fiennes).
The film controversially uses modern military settings and weaponry while retaining Shakespearean dialogue, a directorial choice Fiennes made to emphasize the timeless nature of the play's themes.
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This reminded me a little of Sir Ian McKellen’s 1995 reimagining of “Richard III” as Ralph Fiennes turns his hand to directing this Shakespeare story of power-lust and betrayal. It’s maybe not the most famous of the bard’s works, nor for my...