© Paramount Classics
I always worry when movies like this either come and go or are just straight to video/DVD (not sure which is the case on this film). The story is adapted from an 18th century play and is very Shakespeare comedy-ish — four characters who are variously in love with one another and (of course!) lots of mistaken identity, cross-dressing, etc. Mira Sorvino is a bit out of her depth but looks good, Ben Kingsley is quite good, and Fiona Shaw (as Kingsley’s sister) is great as always. Worth a rental but don’t be expecting another Dangerous Liaisons. The costumes were fine but nothing to write home about.
