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All is True is scripted by Ben Elton. Kenneth Branagh directed the film. Tamar Thomas and Ted Gagliano produced the film in association with TKBC. Zac Nichols

All Is True Movie Review

All Is True Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " All Is True"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 1 Hour 41 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 08-02-2019
4 / 5.0
3.74 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Becca Kovacik
  • Judy Hofflund
  • Kenneth Branagh
  • Tamar Thomas
  • Ted Gagliano
  • Musician:
  • Richard Harwood
  • Music Director:
  • Patrick Doyle
  • Editor:
  • Una Ni Dhonghaile
  • Director:
  • Supporting Actress:
  • Costume Designer:
  • Michael O Connor
  • Sound Designer:
  • Tom Sayers
  • First Assistant Director:
  • Martin Curry
  • Second Assistant Director:
  • Anna Brabbins
  • Director of Photography:
  • Zac Nicholson
  • Executive Producer:
  • Judy Hofflund
  • Becca Kovacik
  • Matthew Jenkins
  • Laura Berwick
  • Line Producer:
  • Louise Killin
  • Casting Director:
  • Lucy Bevan
  • Emily Brockmann
  • Production Manager:
  • Deryn Stafford
  • Sound Effects Editor:
  • Matt Waites
  • Grace Averbuch
  • Sound Re-recording Mixer:
  • Andy Nelson
  • Matthias Schwab
  • Niv Adiri
  • Assistant Editor:
  • Wojciech Duczmal
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Gaffer:
  • Larry S Prinz
  • Music Editor:
  • Mark Willsher
  • Foley Artist:
  • Daniel Weis
  • Carsten Richter
  • Production Designer:
  • James Merifield
  • Set Decorator:
  • Hannah Spice
  • Casting Associate:
  • Olivia Grant
  • Costume Assistant:
  • John Usher
  • Location Manager:
  • Freddie Tyson Brown
  • Makeup Artist:
  • Cathy Burczak
  • Vanessa White
  • Hair Stylist:
  • Vanessa White
  • Sound Mixer:
  • Colin Nicolson
  • Lighting Technician:
  • Niall Higgins
  • Tim Shotter
  • First Assistant Editor:
  • Cat Gregory
  • Production Coordinator:
  • Sarah Unwin
  • Digital Imaging Technician:
  • Harry Bennett Snewin
  • Camera Assistant:
  • Ben Brown
  • Production Assistant:
  • Sinéad Doherty
  • CG Supervisor:
  • Mark Stuart Bailey
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Kathryn Wilder
  • Lolita Chakrabarti
  • Matt Jessup
  • Michael Rouse
  • Phil Dunster
  • Sabi Perez
  • Jack Colgrave Hirst
  • Ian McKellen
  • Freya Durkan
  • Flora Easton
  • Eleanor De Rohan
  • Doug Colling
  • Cassandra Hodges
  • Kenneth Branagh
  • Sam Ellis

“All is True” is scripted by Ben Elton Benjamin Charles Elton (born 3 May 1959) is an Eng >> Read More... . Kenneth Branagh One of the few that got their Knighthood at the ea >> Read More... directed the film. Tamar Thomas and Ted Gagliano produced the film in association with TKBC. Zac Nicholson cranked the camera, and Úna Ní Dhonghaíle edited the film. Patrick Doyle composed the music. Sony Pictures Classics distributed the film. The film features Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench She’s the long-time-running as “M” for James Bond >> Read More... , Ian McKellen No writer could ever describe him. As a writer, fo >> Read More... , Lydia Wilson, Kathryn Wilder, Jimmy Yuill, Gerard Horan, Hadley Fraser, Alex Macqueen, Nonso Anozie, John Dagleish, and Phil Dunster.

Plot

William Shakespeare decided to retire at the age of 49 due to the burning of the Globe Theatre while his play Henry VIII. He went to his home and spent time with his family. He spent most of his time writing rather than taking care of his family. Even when his son died due to plaque, he could not come. His son named, Hamnet was his favorite due to poems written by Hamnet. His wife called, Anne Hathaway She must be the most popular one-film-stardom as “ >> Read More... , never was close to him as he spent most of his time writing. His daughters  Susanna and Judith have a complicated relationship with their father. His family considered him as a guest, not as a member of the family. Will the great playwright be able to regain his family?  Will Anne accepts his husband? The rest of the story deals with it.

Star Performance

Kenneth Branagh, as William Shakespeare, did an incredible performance in the film. It is hard to portray a character whose personal life is a mystery, still, Kenneth did a great job. He has shown the audience how this great playwright would have acted. He demonstrates what the audience can represent for William Shakespeare. Judi Drench,  as Anne Hathaway, did a fantastic performance in the movie. Her detailing for the character is impressive. She did a great job in representing how an uneducated wife of a great writer will be. She has shown us the struggle that she had to face in his absence. Ian McKellen, as The Earl of Southampton, was impressive.  He represents well what most people can consider as William Shakespeare’s love interest. Lydia Wilson,  as Susanna Shakespeare, and Kathryn Wilder, as Judith Shakespeare are perfect in their roles as daughters. Both of them played a significant role in the film. All the other actors were as good as the main lead actors.

Analysis

The storyline of the film was great, entertaining, and enjoyable. The film focus on the Central theme of William Shakespeare's life. The film is shown the role of William Shakespeare in his position. William Shakespeare’s life has always been a mystery to the people, and this film tries its best to portray his film. The cinematography was excellent, as it well depicts the 16’s. The storyline was engaging. It is well framed William Shakespeare’s last moments before leaving the earth. The costume design was fantastic. The detailing given to the storyline was impressive from the start till the end. The background music and songs play a significant role in the movie. The music composition was perfect for the scenes. The dialogues were excellently framed.

What’s There?

  • The film had a great cast.
  • The film did not go beyond the theme.
  • The film had great storyline.
  • The character development was excellent.
  • The film had a great cinematography.

What’s Not There?

  • The movie is full of confusion.
  • The film will be hard to understand for ordinary people.

Verdict

The film is a great entertainment. The storyline was perfect, showing the life of the greatest playwright William Shakespeare. The acting cast was excellent. Those who love biographical films will love the movie.


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