The Tempest (2010)

PG-1309/11/2010Drama, Fantasy, Comedy1h 51m
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An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.

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    Helen Mirren

    Prospera

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    Felicity Jones

    Miranda

  3. Cast 1

    Reeve Carney

    Prince Ferdinand

  4. Cast 1

    David Strathairn

    King Alonso

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    Tom Conti

    Gonzalo

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    Alan Cumming

    Sebastian

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    Chris Cooper

    Antonio

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    Ben Whishaw

    Ariel

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    Russell Brand

    Trinculo

**A film that seemed very promising, but ended up being very disappointing.** I have to say that I have never read _The Tempest_ and I needed, before seeing the film, to read a little about the original play. Personally, I really like the works of William Shakespeare and have read several of his plays. And I've also noticed that the most staunch defenders of the renowned author's work are sometimes quite suspicious of cinematographic approaches. To some extent, I understand them, but I am also able to understand the need to make adaptations, cuts or changes. Perhaps the most shocking or que...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$20,000,000.00

Revenue $346,594.00

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