☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½
Chimes at Midnight (1965) – O. Welles
Chimes at Midnight
allows Orson Welles to strut his stuff as the larger than life Falstaff -- but
also behind the camera (aided by his crew) with stunning shots, cinematography,
art design, editing. The melancholy tale of Prince Hal's eventual rejection of
his decadent mate stays true in spirit (and much dialogue) to Shakespeare, although
that means it is dense and furious and I'll have to watch it again to extract
more meaning.
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