I’ve been reading a bit of Shakespeare recently and as I haven’t done a film quiz for a while thought I should combine the two for a bumper post. His impact on literature, English theatre and popular culture has been extraordinary, so this film quiz was never going to be conventional. I’ve decided to break it into into two parts, faithful adaptations and those that were loosely based. Which half will you do better on? Do you have a favourite Shakespeare play?
Film 1 (1940s)
Film 2 (1990s)
Film 3 (1990s)
Film 4 (1990s)
Film 5 (2000s)
Film 6 (2010+)
And the loosely adapted
Film 7 (1950s)
Film 8 (1990s)
Film 9 (1990s)
Film 10 (2000s)
Film 11 (2000s)
Film 12 (2010+)
Answers below
1. Henry V (1944)
2. Much Ado about Nothing (1993)
3. Romeo and Juliet (1996) – November
4. Hamlet (1996) – December
5. The Merchant of Venice (2004)
6. Macbeth (2015)
7. Forbidden Planet (The Tempest) (1956)
8. Rosenkrantz and Gildernstern are dead (Hamlet) (1990)
9. 10 Things I Hate about You (The Taming of the Shrew) (1999)
10. O (Othello) (2001)
11. She’s the Man (Twelfth Night) (2006)
12. Gnomeo and Juliet (Romeo and Juliet) (2011)
Alex Raphael 
A very sad 5/12. I do enjoy Shakespeare though and have been to quite a few shows at The Globe. My favourites are Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Richard III.
I’ve always preferred his tragedies and histories too. No one will get getting maximum on either half so promise not to be too sad.
4 from first half; none from second
Can’t imagine anyone will get be getting even double figures. I am kind of curious if anyone has seen Gnomeo and Juliet. Films with pun titles do tend to be dreadful.
Film 3: Romeo and Juliet. I did not like it. Generally speaking, I can’t deal with Shakespeare, word for word in a film. I am a huge Shakespeare fan, though, of course. Film 6, resembles me at work on Saturday mornings: “I just give up.” xo
Along with Titanic really did help launch Leo in the Hollywood stratosphere. Saw it at the time and wasn’t wowed.
People talk about those two films, for sure. I loved this quiz post. Your screen grabs were really interesting.
Thanks. I always choose them very carefully.
9/12. Yes! Great post today, Alex.
I think you may well have top score on this one. Well done Cindy!! Do you have a favourite adaptation, traditional or unconventional?
I thought Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons were perfect in “The Merchant of Venice”. 🙂
I’m not a huge fan of his comedies, but I’ve heard it has some more serious elements. And that is certainly some cast.
I loved 2, 3, 5, 9 and 10. I enjoyed the beauty in the old and the fun in remaking “Taming of the Shrew.” Alex, not everyone knew the remakes among my friends at work! 🙂
It is a quirky mix. I could easily have put in Ran or West Side Story. I don’t doubt you impress your friends at work.
2,4 &5 I loved The Hollow Crown series with Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, Tom Hiddleston and Jeremy Irons!
I started watching Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager. Even among a stellar cast he’s mindblowing.
I agree, so versatile! An incredible mimic, too. He can imitate anyone. 😀
I got one right! (You know what an addicted film buff I am). I got Number 2. It was the only film I’ve ever been to when the audience clapped spontaneously at the end.
Always a nice feeling when that happens.
Yay! A film quiz!😊 Boo! I only got 6/12.😞 This was a tricky one Alex.🤔
Think of the film quiz glass as half full 🙂
I do like the way you think Alex! Thanks!
I loved the 2, 3, 4, 9, 10. The other did not seen.
I hope to do soon.
You have a quiet evening, Alex and an exceptional new week! ❤ 🙂
The same to you 🙂
6/12…meh. Not too hot, this time. Great quiz, Alex!
Was a tough quiz. First one I’d done for a while. Will have a think about which one to do next.
I’m not sure if I’m a 6 or a a 7 out of 10, but I love many of the films here. #3 !!! The light and camera angles in that , I just love!
That’s not so bad a score. Romeo and Juliet was certainly a very popular film.
4/12… The shame 😦
No long faces. You’ll do better next time 🙂
There are so many movies based on Shakespeare, wow.
I know. Plenty more I could have included too, on both sides.
Even after all these centuries, Shakespare is still one popular guy.
And always will be.
Shakespeare is the man.
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