A tale well told
There are many good versions of "William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.” Among which is this well played Michael Hoffman (1999) version. The innovative use of the bicycle and being filmed in Tuscany adds to the magic. As with earlier versions contemporary actors are used. Only at first you say, "Now where have I seen Puck?” (To realize it was in "Undercover Blues.") Or anticipating who will play Titania? Later you will be so engrossed in the play that you will only see the characters for themselves.Now the situation. We have overlapping tales, which in the confusion become even more overlapping and confusing. We have Theseus, Duke of Athens, About to marry Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Practicing in the solitude of the Woods is a troop of actors that will appear at the wedding. One of the troops is a married man with a roving eye, Bottom; he is soon encountering with a group of fairies. Now this is an interesting situation on its own. However there is more. Hermia is being forced by her father Egeus to marry Demetrius. However Hermia is in love with Lysander. Wait there is more Hermia's friend Helena is in love with Demetrius (who ignores her.) Yep into the wood escape Hermia and Lysander. Hot on their trail is Demetrius doggedly followed by Helena. Mean time back at the ranch the Fairy queen and king has a slight falling-out. So the fairy king intends to correct everyone's situation and teach a few lessons along the way. You get the idea. Now setback and watch the fun.
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