| | | The fall of an empire. The descent of a man.
Features: DVD, Collector's Edition, Commentary, Behind the Scenes Footage, Trailers
Academy Award winners Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange ignite the screen in a strikingly original "coup de cinema" (New York Times). Titus is a "wild ride" (Chicago Tribune)--a shocking journey into the depths of the human heart--a place where vengeance and passion reign supreme. A film by Julie Taymor, acclaimed creator and director of Broadway's The Lion King.
Editor's Note
Based on Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS (one of the Bard's lesser-known and most gruesome works), director Taymor (Broadway's THE LION KING) brings this adaptation to life with dazzling imagery and haunting immediacy. Titus (Hopkins) is a victorious Roman general who makes two mistakes: supporting the wily Saturninus (Cumming) as the new Emperor, and wronging Tamora, Queen of the Goths (Lange), by killing her eldest son. Murder follows murder as the tides of fate change, as Tamora is aided by her two reckless sons and her Moor lover, Aaron (Lennix). The body count is raised higher and higher until Titus finally holds a very special dinner banquet. Taymor's bold visual sense verges on absurdity, but her sense of morality, as well as powerful acting by Hopkins and company, combine to tell a powerful, violent tale.
| Features | Spanish Subtitles | | English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital | | English Dolby Digital Surround | | Audio Commentary | | Enhanced For 16X9 TV | | English Subtitles | | Theatrical Trailer | | TV Spots | | Documentaries | | Scene Access | | Interactive Menus | | Photo Gallery |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 9/18/2001 |
| Running Time: 162 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1999 | | Catalog ID: 2000540 | | UPC: 00024543005407 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...A conditional victory....Distinguished by some outstanding [acting] and an arresting stylistic approach..." 1/3-9/2000 p.79-80Rolling Stone
"...Taymor's visual and visceral flair makes Titus a grabber..." 02/17/2000 p.64 Entertainment Weekly
Rating: B -- Recommended 09/01/2000 p.63 Total Film
"...Harry Lennix truly impresses, oozing a dignified menace..." 10/01/2000 p.93 Box Office
"...[Taymor] allows her mind to roam, finding metaphors to visually represent mood....A stunning vision..." -- 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/2000 p.57 Los Angeles Times
"...A dynamic film....Directed with unflagging energy....Hopkins gives a towering portrayal of a tragic hero in the robust, straightforward style of the classically trained Shakespearean actor..." 12/24/1999 p.C22 Chicago Sun-Times
"...Taymor lavishes great energy on staging and photography..." 01/21/2000 p.29 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot | 5 | | Acting | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 A stunning achievement Tuesday, January 01, 2002
Brian from Broomfield, CO
I rented this movie. I was so blown away by it, that I am going to purchase it for my collection. The movie is a glorious interpretation of Shakespeare. Very theatrical, very well thought out, and marvelously stylized. Anthony Hopkins, Alan Cumming, Jessica Lange and others pull out all the stops. If you haven't seen it before, I strongly recommend that you rent it. Julie Taymor is one of the most gifted directors that have ever done theater and film!
As amazing as the film was, the companion DVD with an interview that Taymor gave in front of a film class, and the "making-of" documentary are equally fabulous. They provide a view of the creative process that is unmatched.
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5 of 5 Spectacular Sunday, December 02, 2001
A Viewer from Ft. Myers, FL
great movie nuff said, either you will love or hate this movie depending on your IQ. ball's in your court! Was this review helpful?
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