As with most Shakespearian comedies, the plot is deeply implausible. However, the excellent Cornish locations at St Michael's Mount & Lanhyrock give a good sense of place and the winter setting (apart from the scene of apple picking!) comes across well - it really does look like an English winter, rather than a picture postcard snow-scene.
The play is cut down to a manageable length without losing the sense of it, The broad comedy aspects (Toby Belch et al) are thankfully limited.
The acting is well done by a cast of British stalwarts. Amazingly, Viola and Sebastian actually do look broadly alike.
This film is best viewed as an amusing light romantic comedy rather than a side-splitter.
The play is cut down to a manageable length without losing the sense of it, The broad comedy aspects (Toby Belch et al) are thankfully limited.
The acting is well done by a cast of British stalwarts. Amazingly, Viola and Sebastian actually do look broadly alike.
This film is best viewed as an amusing light romantic comedy rather than a side-splitter.