Remembering Kenneth Branagh's Shakespearean Heyday (and Forgetting His Recent Lear)
Briefly

Kenneth Branagh's production of 'King Lear' is a swift, oversimplified take on the tragedy, showcasing a student-theater vibe that undermines the depth of the original work.
Seeing Branagh, once a celebrated figure in Shakespeare adaptations, struggle with emotional weight in his verses emphasizes how his theatrical legacy contrasts sharply with his current interpretation of Lear.
Read at The New Yorker
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