For over 400 years, the Bard's classic tales of romance, power and deceit have been endlessly adapted. In April, to celebrate his birthday, here are some films that rethink Shakespeare plays with creativity and parody.
Julie Stiles and Heath Ledger are the high school equivalent of The Taming of the Shrew's Kate and Petruchio.
Julie Stiles and Heath Ledger are the high school equivalent of The Taming of the Shrew's Kate and Petruchio.
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Julie Stiles and Heath Ledger are the high school equivalent of The Taming of the Shrew's Kate and Petruchio.
Julie Stiles and Heath Ledger are the high school equivalent of The Taming of the Shrew's Kate and Petruchio.
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River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star in Gus Van Sant's 1990s adaptation of Henry IV Part I, Henry IV Part II and Henry V.
River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star in Gus Van Sant's 1990s adaptation of Henry IV Part I, Henry IV Part II and Henry V.
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River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star in Gus Van Sant's 1990s adaptation of Henry IV Part I, Henry IV Part II and Henry V.
River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star in Gus Van Sant's 1990s adaptation of Henry IV Part I, Henry IV Part II and Henry V.
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Julia Stiles (again), Mekhi Phifer and Josh Hartnett take the lead roles in this basketball version of Othello.
Julia Stiles (again), Mekhi Phifer and Josh Hartnett take the lead roles in this basketball version of Othello.
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Julia Stiles (again), Mekhi Phifer and Josh Hartnett take the lead roles in this basketball version of Othello.
Julia Stiles (again), Mekhi Phifer and Josh Hartnett take the lead roles in this basketball version of Othello.
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Most people agree that The Lion King is animalistic (and musical) Hamlet.
Most people agree that The Lion King is animalistic (and musical) Hamlet.
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Most people agree that The Lion King is animalistic (and musical) Hamlet.
Most people agree that The Lion King is animalistic (and musical) Hamlet.
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Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum are at boarding school in this modern version of Twelfth Night.
Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum are at boarding school in this modern version of Twelfth Night.
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Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum are at boarding school in this modern version of Twelfth Night.
Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum are at boarding school in this modern version of Twelfth Night.
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The classic Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim musical places Romeo and Juliet in the midst of teen gang conflict in 1950s New York.
The classic Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim musical places Romeo and Juliet in the midst of teen gang conflict in 1950s New York.
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The classic Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim musical places Romeo and Juliet in the midst of teen gang conflict in 1950s New York.
The classic Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim musical places Romeo and Juliet in the midst of teen gang conflict in 1950s New York.
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See Kirsten Dunst, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana and many more in this high school theater retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. (Get Over It is one of three teen comedies on this DVD triple feature.)
See Kirsten Dunst, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana and many more in this high school theater retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. (Get Over It is one of three teen comedies on this DVD triple feature.)
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See Kirsten Dunst, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana and many more in this high school theater retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. (Get Over It is one of three teen comedies on this DVD triple feature.)
See Kirsten Dunst, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana and many more in this high school theater retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. (Get Over It is one of three teen comedies on this DVD triple feature.)
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