A young William Shakespeare must contend with rioting audiences, religious fanatics and raucous side-shows in this contemporary take on the...
A young William Shakespeare must contend with rioting audiences, religious fanatics and raucous side-shows in this contemporary take on the playwriter's life set in 16th century London's punk-rock theater scene.
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100 %2 reviews"Starts off fun, but runs out of inspiration in a hurry."
Hollywood Reporter"The more Will tries to be Peak TV, cinematic in style and plot, the more boring and utterly conventional it becomes."
The Guardian"A wildly anachronistic historical drama with tons of flair, albeit flair that is neither original nor meaningful..."
Variety"If you like overstuffed costume dramas with a veneer of literacy layered over debauchery, latch on."
The New York Times"It wants to make Shakespeare and his plays feel edgy and modern and dangerous and sexy... It fails."
Vox"The most effective option, I think, is to treat as much of it as possible as comedy. That works pretty well."
Los Angeles Times"Will is fun... but the regalia, pacing, and dazzling colours often seem like compensations for a somewhat obvious and awkwardly expository script."
Boston Globe"Will styles Shakespeare as a rock star, but wants for substance..."
Salon"(Will) emphasises Shakespeare’s hotness, but fortunately has some depth..."
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