The Tempest
DVD Released (Y/M/D): 2011-09-13Genre: Drama
Sub-genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Director: Julie Taymor
Stars: Helen Mirren, Chris Cooper, Alfred Molina, Djimon Hounsou, Russell Brand, Ben Wishaw, Felicity Jones, David Strathairn, Tom Conti, Reeve Carney
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Synopsis: This modern retelling of William Shakespeare's final masterpiece is an exciting, mystical, and magical fantasy with Academy AwardŽ-winner Helen Mirren (best actress, The Queen, 2006) leading a star-studded cast including Russell Brand (Get Him To The Greek), and Alfred Molina (The Sorcerer's Apprentice). Exiled to a magical island, the sorceress Prospera (Mirren) conjures up a storm that shipwrecks her enemies, and then unleashes her powers for revenge. Directed by the visionary Academy AwardŽ-nominated Julie Taymor (best director, Frida, 2002) - and complete with exclusive bonus features - The Tempest, with its innovative twist, is a supernatural dramedy filled with Shakespearean villains, lovers, and fools that will leave you spellbound.
Source: VideoETA.com
