- flavo43November 28, 2025Coriolanus is one of the most successful modernized Shakespeare adaptations I’ve seen, not only because of its compelling visuals but because the performances are powerful enough to make the centuries-old dialogue feel immediate and relevant. Ralph Fiennes delivers an intense, commanding portrayal of Coriolanus, capturing both the character’s pride and the tragic rigidity that leads to his downfall. Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave, and Jessica Chastain round out an exceptional cast, each bringing emotional depth to roles that could easily have been overshadowed by the film’s stark military aesthetic. What surprised me most is how seamlessly the original source material translates into a contemporary political and military setting. Shakespeare’s themes—honour, pride, populism, and betrayal—fit naturally into the modern world, making the film feel both faithful and fresh. Visually striking and performed with conviction, Coriolanus succeeds where many Shakespeare adaptations struggle. I genuinely enjoyed it, and the modernization enhances rather than distracts from the timeless story.
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Coriolanus was released on February 14, 2011.
Coriolanus was directed by Ralph Fiennes.
Coriolanus has a runtime of 2h 3m.
Coriolanus was produced by Julia Taylor-Stanley, Gabrielle Tana, John Logan, Colin Vaines, Ralph Fiennes.
The citizens of Rome are hungry. Coriolanus, the hero of Rome, a great soldier and a man of inflexible self-belief despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot. Rome is bloody. Manipulated and out-maneuvered by politicians and even his own mother Volumnia, Coriolanus is banished from Rome. He offers his life or his services to his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius.
The key characters in Coriolanus are Caius Martius Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler), First Citizen (Tamora) (Lubna Azabal).
Coriolanus is rated R.
Coriolanus is a Drama, Thriller, War film.
Coriolanus has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10.
Coriolanus had a budget of $7.7M.
Coriolanus has made $1.1M at the box office.