Coriolanus

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Coriolanus

R,

2012,

2h 2m,

Drama/

War

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92%

153 Reviews

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58%

10,000+ Ratings

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153 Reviews

58%

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10,000+ Ratings

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

Critics Consensus

Visceral and visually striking, Ralph Fiennes' Coriolanus proves Shakespeare can still be both electrifying and relevant in a modern context.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Mar 27, 2019

2.5/5

Coriolanus is a determinedly grim but smart, resonant film, faithful to the tone of the original, done with some skill and conviction.

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Monika Bartyzel

The Atlantic

Apr 10, 2018

It's genre writing that entertains while tapping into enduring truths.

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Jan 8, 2013

3/4

The other actors do their best to help Fiennes define this curious anti-hero. Incapable of playing the role of peacetime compromiser, his Coriolanus comes across as a warrior who simply can't function without a war.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 19, 2022

4.5/5

A unique and daring movie.

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Scott Nye

Battleship Pretension

Mar 16, 2021

For those who take elemental pleasure from hearing Shakespeare's beautiful verse delivered this well, your evening will be well spent, and as a piece of drama, Coriolanus still packs a punch.

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Matthew Rozsa

matthewrozsa.com

Dec 19, 2020

3/4

This is a manifesto not for fascism, but for hating human beings in general.

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Mar 17, 2018

All I can say. Oh, jessica chastain, the woman i'll never marry. it was only painful to know that i'll never marry her and watch her for two hours. As for everything else. The costume choice is weird.

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Leia R

Mar 23, 2017

With this movie Ralph Fiennes proves that he in not only a great actor but also can direct. "Coriolanus" is a very good movie and the mix between modern warfare and Shakespearean speech is perfectly weighted. The story is perfect and also perfectly executed. While Fiennes delivers an outstanding performance we mustn't forget Gerard Butler. This isn't the latter's best performances but it is nevertheless very good. There are many great shots of people and landscapes and I must say that the cinematography overall is very good. Fiennes also does an amazing job directing this movie. Every detail is perfectly weighted and all the elements, symbolisms and props are fitting and his interpretation of the original into modern times is very intriguing and fitting. Overall we can say that this modern take on Shakespeare makes a great movie.

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Hagrid L

Sep 12, 2011

The trailer might convince you this is a taut action thriller, and while it is well done, audiences may be disappointed to find that, alas, tis a Shakespeare play

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Ralph Fiennes

Caius Martius "Coriolanus"

Gerard Butler

Tullus Aufidius

Brian Cox

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Vanessa Redgrave

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Synopsis

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

Director: Ralph Fiennes
Producer: Ralph Fiennes, John Logan, Gabrielle Tana, Julia Taylor-Stanley, Colin Vaines
Screenwriter: John Logan
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Lonely Dragon
Rating: R (Some Bloody Violence)
Genre: Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 30, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $756.5K
Runtime: 2h 2m

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