NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage

Name: NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage
Genre: Documentary
Released: May 2, 2014
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 55

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| Release Date: May 2, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: Kevin Spacey, Sam Mendes and the Bridge Project Company go on the road in NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage. In over 200 performances, and across 3 continents, Kevin and the troupe reveal some of the most intimate moments behind the scenes of their staging of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Richard III.” Their story and experiences weaveKevin Spacey, Sam Mendes and the Bridge Project Company go on the road in NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage. In over 200 performances, and across 3 continents, Kevin and the troupe reveal some of the most intimate moments behind the scenes of their staging of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Richard III.” Their story and experiences weave around, and reflect on, excerpts from the play from their various locations, from Epidaurus to Doha, and provides a great opportunity for those who have never experienced Spacey on stage to witness his immersive and captivating interpretation of Richard III.… Expand

Director: Jeremy Whelehan

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 97 min

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Stephanie Merry

May 1, 2014

The film serves an effective marketing tool after all, with some lively footage and funny interviews. It’s just too bad viewers can’t see the actual play. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

May 1, 2014

This engrossing documentary winds up being about nothing less than making one of Shakespeare’s greatest works come alive through hard work — and the spark that happens within an acting company. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

May 8, 2014

It's that rare film that captures and conveys the romance of the theatrical experience. Read full review

David DeWitt

May 1, 2014

What “NOW” does well is explain why these actors love the place- and time-bound quality of live theater, most evident in the troupe’s stop at the ancient Greek theater of Epidaurus. Read full review

Mike D'Angelo

May 1, 2014

It’s a thoroughly upbeat paean to the magic (and the hard work) of theater, with not so much of a hint of discord—of mild interest to aficionados and Spacey fans, but almost terminally bland. Read full review

Time Out London Cath Clarke

Jun 3, 2014

This snore-bore doc follows the year-long world tour of Kevin Spacey’s Old Vic production of 'Richard III’ directed by Sam Mendes ('Skyfall'). Critics dusted off all their big words to praise the play. But we don’t get to see much of it. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

May 1, 2014

Vanity, thy name is Kevin Spacey. Read full review

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