1) King Lear (2008) - directed for the stage by Trevor Nunn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPdYIFyY43g
It show the foolishness and madness of Old King Lear, the cruelty and cunningness of his two unjust daughters and factors in the betrayal and panic-stricken rush for greed, possession and love. Starring Sir Ian Mckellen, Ben Addis and Frances Barber. Although bringing to life Shakespeare's story of King Lear by through a dramatic and engaging performance, the only criticism I would have would be the lighting (although this could be due to the quality of the video not the performance) and the stage scenery. It give a bare, dull atmosphere that is both mundane and lifeless to witness and experience. The acting is considerable and vast but unfortunately I feel that the lightning and lack of stage scenery make it less inviting and less enjoyable.
I am also not the only one who believes Ian McKellen as King Lear is superb:
http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2007/jun/01/theatre1
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