As You Like It

This adaptation of Shakespeare's play transports the action to 19th-century London. Rosalind, banished by her uncle, disguises herself as a young man and flees to the Forest of Arden. There, she encounters various characters, including the melancholic Orlando, and navigates themes of love, identity, and societal expectations.

The 1992 film adaptation of 'As You Like It' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its anachronistic setting and pacing to be detrimental to the Bard's classic play. While some appreciated the attempt to modernize the story, others felt it lost the play's charm and wit. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many Shakespeare purists disliking the changes.

• Praised for its visual style and ambitious reimagining.
• Criticized for a sluggish pace and lack of genuine humor.
• Felt to be a modernized interpretation that sacrifices Shakespeare's original spirit.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this particular adaptation, but general sentiment online suggests a divided opinion. Some appreciate the creative liberties taken with the setting and casting, while others found it to be a departure from the source material that didn't fully succeed.

The film was shot entirely on location in Scotland, attempting to evoke the feel of Arden despite its 19th-century London setting.