Nature Teaches beast to know their friends
- William Shakespeare
Set in a place which calls itself "Rome", RalphFiennes displays his brilliance as a debutante director bringing alive a revenge tragedy written 400 years ago by William Shakespeare.
Caius Martius, a Patrician General, defeats his enemy Tullus Aufidius, a Volscian General. Martius, a Roman Hero, is granted the name Coriolanus. To get to the position of Consul, Martius should plead to the public whom he sees in contempt in reality. He is considered as the enemy of the people due to his extreme views and is declared a traitor by the public before they banish him from Rome. Driven by anger Martius joins hands with his sworn enemy Aufidius to take revenge on Rome. All talks to stop the attack on Rome goes in vain till Volumnia, Coriolanus's mother, pleads to stop the act of vengeance. Coriolanus agrees to peace leading to a disagreement with Aufidius and Corialanus is assasinated by Aufidius and his men.
Ralph Fiennes handles both his activities brilliantly as Coriolanus in front of the camera and as a director behind the lens. Ancient English dialogues in a modern setting makes the movie standout. Brilliant performances by Vanessa Redgrave as Volumnia, Brian Cox as Menenius and Gerard Butler as Tullus Aufidius complement the stupendous efforts of Ralph Fiennes.
To treat thy senses thou shalt brush up thy Shakespeare knowledge before thee shalt watch "Coriolanus".
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