Cymbeline

In a modern-day setting, the King of Britain is set to marry his daughter Imogen to the corrupt Cloten. Imogen, however, is secretly in love with Leonatus Posthumus, a man of lower standing. This sets in motion a chain of events involving banishment, deception, and mistaken identities, all fueled by jealousy and betrayal.

Michael Almereyda's adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline' received a mixed to negative reception. Critics were divided on the modernization of the play, with some appreciating the attempt to make the classic tale accessible to a contemporary audience, while others found the translation to a modern setting jarring and unsuccessful. The performances were also a point of contention, with some standout moments but overall a lack of cohesion.

• The modernization of Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline' was ambitious but ultimately fell short for many critics.
• Performances were uneven, with some actors praised but the overall ensemble failing to fully connect.
• The film struggled to reconcile the play's fantastical elements with its contemporary setting.

Google audience: Google users had a generally mixed reaction to 'Cymbeline' (2012). While some appreciated the modern interpretation and certain performances, a significant portion found the film to be confusing or lacking in impact, suggesting that the adaptation did not fully succeed in its aims.

The film relocates Shakespeare's tale to a contemporary New York City, with King Cymbeline reimagined as a pharmaceutical mogul.