- flavo4328 november 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 14 februari 2011.
Coriolanus was directed by Ralph Fiennes.
Coriolanus has a runtime of 2 u, 3 m.
Coriolanus was produced by Ralph Fiennes, John Logan, Gabrielle Tana, Julia Taylor-Stanley, Colin Vaines.
De film vertelt het verhaal van Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), een Romeinse militair die niet kan aarden in de Romeinse samenleving. Coriolanus’ tirannieke moeder dwingt hem om de politiek in te gaan. Hij hengelt naar een zetel in de Senaat, maar moet daarvoor uiteraard in de genade van het volk komen. Omdat het publiek hem geen steun gunt, ontketent hij in z’n woede een rel die tot zijn verbanning van Rome leidt. In ballingschap smeedt hij een plan met gezworen vijand Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler), om wraak te nemen op Rome.
The key characters in Coriolanus are Caius Martius Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler), First Citizen (Tamora) (Lubna Azabal).
Coriolanus is rated 12.
Coriolanus is a Drama, Thriller, Oorlog film.
Coriolanus has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10.
Coriolanus had a budget of US$ 7,7 mln..
Coriolanus has made US$ 1,1 mln. at the box office.