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 Titus review Product Description
Based on Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS (one of the Bard's lesser-known and most gruesome works), director Taymor (Broadway's THE LION KING) brings this adaptation to life with dazzling imagery and haunting immediacy. Titus (Hopkins) is a victorious Roman general who makes two mistakes: supporting the wily Saturninus (Cumming) as the new Emperor, and wronging Tamora, Queen of the Goths (Lange), by killing her eldest son. Murder follows murder as the tides of fate change, as Tamora is aided by her two reckless sons and her Moor lover, Aaron (Lennix). The body count is raised higher and higher until Titus finally holds a very special dinner banquet. Taymor's bold visual sense verges on absurdity, but her sense of morality, as well as powerful acting by Hopkins and company, combine to tell a powerful, violent tale.
Titus Reviews:
"... A conditional victory.... Distinguished by some outstanding [acting] and an arresting stylistic approach..." ...See Full Description
Titus movie Customer Reviews
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| Not what I expected!
I love Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Langes, but this movie really was one of the worst I've seen with these two great actors. They played their parts really well, but the storyline was a snoozefest. It switched back and forth from present time to Roman time. It was just hard to follow what was happening and very difficult to watch the whole movie without turning it off before the ending. The last 15 minutes of the movie was better than the whole thing.
By karenft1967 (Arlington, GA, USA)  |
| Great Movie
This movie is great ~ one of my favorite plays is now a movie!
By pkenney (Arlington, VA, USA)
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| Breathtakingly Beautiful
This movie is not only one of the best Shakespeare interpretations put to film, but it is also one of the most visually stunning films I've seen in years. Anthony Hopkins (the reason I initially rented the video in the first place) is brilliant as always- as is the entire cast. What left the biggest impression on me was how BEAUTIFUL every last detail in the is. Imagine Rome meets Weimar Berlin meets the Victorian era. Caligula with fascist uniforms and long flowing dresses. The dialogue is faithful to the original play (although apparently cut in half due to time constraints.) Most of it was filmed on location, too. Excellent film.
By Whitney1313 (Atlanta, GA, USA)
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Titus video Product Details
| Studio | 20th Century Fox |
| Orig Year | 1999 |
| CD Universe Part number | 7023250 |
| Catalog number | 2233365 |
| Discs | 2 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Rating Reason | Graphic Violence, Sexuality |
| Running Time | 162 Minutes |
| Additional Info | Special Edition |
| Movie Details | Color; Special Edition; 2-Disc Set; Widescreen |
Titus DVD Features
DVD Features:
2-Disc Set
Special Edition
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Surround - English
Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Disc 1: TITUS - Feature Presentation
Additional Release Material:
Alternate Audio Tracks: Score
Audio Commentary:
1. Julie Taymor - Director
2. Elliot Goldenthal - Composer
3. Anthony Hopkins, Harry Lennix - Stars (Specific Scenes)
Disc 2: TITUS - Supplemental Material
Additional Release Material:
Behind the Scenes: "Making the Penny Arcade Nightmares"
Documentary: "Muse of Fire: The Making of TITUS"
Interviews: Julie Taymor - Director (Q & A)
Trailers:
1. Theatrical Trailer
2. TV Spots
Text/Photo Galleries:
Essay: American Cinematographer Articles
Galleries: Costume Gallery
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