Julius Caesar (1970)

The Black and White is Much Better

I just finished teaching Julius Caesar to my sophomores, and we watched the 1952 black and white version as we read the play. The students asked me if I could find a color version, as they are all about technology. I found this version and was quite excited when I found this version.

My class is watching this as I write this review, and while I will show it again, I will only use it as a comparison to Brando's version. The acting, with the exception of Caesar, Calpurnia, and Portia, is horrible. I have never in my life seen such bad acting as I have seen with Brutus. Robards does a horrible job, and where he actually shows some emotion - in the argruement with Cassius - it is too little too late.

Students have told me that had they watched this version first, they would have completely lost interest in the play. The only thinkg they like about it are the crowd scenes. They are the only thing that, to them, is more realistic. I reccommend only if you are showing this as a companion, not as the main movie to help catch their attention.

As far as the movie quality, I have seen nothing wrong with it. I show mine on a smart board, and the picture quality and sound are fine. April 17, 2008

Impressive

My students love the movie. It was clear, colorful, excellent, true to the text. July 25, 2007

Cannot hear it!!

I was unable to use this video after reading the play with my high school class because the highest volume was too low to hear. I ended up getting another video from the library, but it was not the same product. Great big, huge, jiii-normous disappointment!! June 15, 2007

Julius Caesar

I am pleased with the DVD. As a teacher, I strive to present the most up-to-date and high quality materials in my classroom. I sometimes have difficulty finding classics in this format. It is excellent. Thank you. March 29, 2007

caesar video

The video arrived as promised--but i paid big bucks for that to happen! The audio of this video tape is marginal at best. That was a disappointment. Some parts I could hardly hear. February 21, 2007

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