Now that we've discussed Branagh...(Olivier)

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shaxper
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Now that we've discussed Branagh...(Olivier) Apr 30, 2002 16:36:14 GMT -5

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Post by shaxper on Apr 30, 2002 16:36:14 GMT -5

What do we all think of Olivier? I'm very torn on this issue myself, having loved his Hamlet and having absolutely despised his Henry V. There is no doubt in my mind that he is (or was) a fantastic actor (Hamlet and Shylock, especially), but I'm not sure what to make of his directing, bold and revolutionary as it was.

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Now that we've discussed Branagh...(Olivier) May 3, 2002 11:11:24 GMT -5

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Post by Ganymede on May 3, 2002 11:11:24 GMT -5

I don't think I've seen enough of his stuff to have a strong opinion either way. In general, I greatly respect his acting abilities and was incredibly impressed with most of his Hamlet. The castle imagery perfectly symbolized Hamlet's labyrinthian mind. I agree with shaxper about his H5. Man, I couldn't even get through that one. My finger was permanently hovering over the fast forward.

I wish I had seen some of his stage productions. I heard he played Orlando in As You Like It. I'd be incredibly interested if anyone knows anything about that, as well as anything about his other stage productions.