Stage Beauty

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Henry D @Henry_Domke Apr 5 Great cast, very appealing leads, and a fun story that kept it light rather than stuffy. The costumes were rich and rewarding to look at, more so than the sets. My main reservation was the pacing. At times the film lost momentum and my interest drifted, then it pulled me back in again. Still, it looked very good and the print was fine. See more Steve D @RT35616104 02/12/2023 Fun and well acted. Strong cast. See more 11/05/2018 An awe-inspiring performance from Billy Crudup..This movie shows the sheer talent of this actor playing a man (Kynston) who is adored by the public for playing women's parts. Billy shines most when his character is desperately injured and abandoned by his former friends. His Othello is raging and breath-stopping as he kills his wife. Claire Danes puts in a magnificent performance as a mousey dresser turned actress, and her Desdemona is deservedly a show-stopper. But, side by side with Billy, his light outshines hers, and his mastery of the smallest details throughout this piece make his character richer and more complex than hers. Still, If I could give this movie six stars, I would. See more 09/02/2016 Somewhat predictable, even with the film's unique subject matter. See more 01/24/2016 Near perfection. The chemistry between Danes and Crudup is out of this world. I could feel the odds each character was up against and the struggle they both had / felt. Outstanding movie!! See more 11/11/2015 Fascinated with Shakespeare, his Elizabethan contemporaries and Jacobean successors, this film was an easy Netflix pick for me. And, despite having hundreds of other films in my queue, I've brought Stage Beauty back for three encores (so far). I can't think of anything in this film that change would improve. Casting, acting and music are in the front rank of film performances. Heck, even the costumes are exceptional. Does the story seem a little farfetched? Not to me and the more I've read about the history of cross-gender roles in the performing arts an the English Restoration period. I highly recommend this film. Further, I suggest forgoing your usual TV fare and starting this film early enough in the evening to allow you to see it twice. You'll thank me later. DOUG out See more Read all reviews

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