The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
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Author: William ShakespeareNarrator: Haydn Gwynne
Narrator: Bill Nighy
Narrator: Arkangel Cast
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Audiobook, CD, Unabridged
Published: 2005-02-03
ISBN: 1932219226
Publisher: AudioGO
Book Reviews of The Merchant of Venice
Book Review: Barely Adequate
Summary: 3 Stars
Trevor Peacock's fine reading of Shylock saves this from complete mediocrity; the rest of the cast wavers between adequate and appalling. Bill Nighy's rendition of Antonio is in the latter category: how such an acclaimed actor can get away with this woeful performance makes me fear for the future of Shakespearean acting. He speaks his lines as if his mouth is full of treacle, constantly emphasizes the wrong words, and clearly doesn't understand what he is saying. Julian Rhind-Tutt as Bassanio is only marginally better; Haydn Gwynne as Portia is barely adequate; and Colin Salmon's desecration of the Moroccan Prince is laughable (as is Will Keen's desparate rendering of Gratiano). Sarah-Jane Holm's Jessica is the best of the supporting parts but it is Peacock's portrayal of Shylock that elevates this to the three-star rating. He's relatively understated, never over-acting or hamming it up, and he reads the lines with an assurance that the rest of the cast could have learned from.
Oh yes, and Dominique Le Gendre's music is as magical as ever.
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