Coriolanus

A grim, modern-dress Shakespearean tragedy that feels like a tense political thriller, with raw performances and a heavy sense of doom.

Directed by

Ralph Fiennes

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Starring

Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Lubna Azabal

Tagline

Nature teaches beasts to know their friends.

Overview

Caius Martius, aka Coriolanus, is an arrogant and fearsome general who has built a career on protecting Rome from its enemies. Pushed by his ambitious mother to seek the position of consul, Coriolanus is at odds with the masses and unpopular with certain colleagues. When a riot results in his expulsion from Rome, Coriolanus seeks out his sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. Together, the pair vow to destroy the great city.

How it feels

Dark, tense, bleak and earnest. Measured and demanding.

About

Power, betrayal, revenge, class

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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