Thus sayeth Netflix:
"This visually inventive adaptation of Shakespeare's classic drama is set in 1930's England after a civil war has torn the country apart and left the people under fascist rule. Richard (Ian McKellen) plots against his brother, Edward (John Wood), in his quest to usurp the throne. Using seduction and murder, Richard will stop at nothing in pursuit of his goal. The film received Oscar nominations for art direction and costume design."
RDJR plays the Queen's brother, Rivers. He dies early on in the film whilst getting his rocks off. Well, if ya gotta go, that's probably the best way, right?
The queen was portrayed by Annette Benning, who was surprisingly adept at handling Shakespeare. Our hero, unfortunately, was not so adept; but hey, he's also Tony Stark. No need to get all upset over RDJR's lack of prowess with the language of The Bard when he is, after all, a superhero.
Ian McKellen was the consummate swarmy icky bad guy. Ew.
Two great performances aside - this film was...ok.
I give it a 6.5, because I don't think I've used that number yet.
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