I studied this play at school, saw several stage productions, and loved it, so I was looking forward to this RSC production.
So first of all - what's with the little boy? I found his presence annoying and distracting. Sadly, the opening scene was delivered with practically no life, and that's where I switched off, too bored to continue.
So obviously, you should take this review with a big pinch of salt, cos I only watched a few minutes.
But just a few weeks later, the Kevin Kline version was on TV, late one night. I was highly suspicious, but gave it a chance. I was hooked almost straight away, and all the way through.
So make of that what you will....
So first of all - what's with the little boy? I found his presence annoying and distracting. Sadly, the opening scene was delivered with practically no life, and that's where I switched off, too bored to continue.
So obviously, you should take this review with a big pinch of salt, cos I only watched a few minutes.
But just a few weeks later, the Kevin Kline version was on TV, late one night. I was highly suspicious, but gave it a chance. I was hooked almost straight away, and all the way through.
So make of that what you will....