Cymbeline
Director: Michael Almereyda
Actors: Ethan Hawke, Ed Harris, Milla Jovovich
PlotIn a modern-day reimagining of a Shakespearean play, a power struggle unfolds within a gritty urban setting. The plot follows Cymbeline, the leader of a biker gang embroiled in a conflict with corrupt police officers. His daughter, Imogen, secretly marries Posthumus, a commoner, defying her father's edict. After their secret union is discovered, Posthumus is banished from the kingdom. During his exile, he becomes entangled in a wager with the cunning Iachimo, who endeavors to prove Imogen’s infidelity to him. Meanwhile, the Queen, Cymbeline's machiavellian wife, plots to secure her son's place as heir by any means necessary, escalating tensions within the gang.
As alliances shift and betrayals are unveiled, the paths of love and loyalty get tested amidst soaring tensions. Imogen embarks on a quest to find Posthumus, leading her through a series of misadventures and disguises. The convoluted web of deceit and retribution entangles the central characters, drawing them to an explosive climax where allegiances and identities come into sharp focus. The dire struggle between autonomy and control underpins a story where fate and agency intertwine against a backdrop of ruthless power plays and personal vendettas.
Writers: Michael Almereyda, William Shakespeare
Release Date: 13 Mar 2015
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Cymbeline's modern biker gang adaptation struggles to fit the original dialogue but offers solid A/V quality and performances, making it more suited for a rental.
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