The movie would have been considerably stronger if it had fewer abrupt flashbacks, less reliance on anachronisms, and a clearer explanation of the theory it attempts to put forward. I’ve already written quite a bit here, repeating myself several times, but it's worth emphasizing that, despite being a historian with an appreciation for Shakespeare’s work, I am not a native English speaker—I'm Portuguese and speak m…

It's a pleasing and diverting historical story, as long as you set aside any concerns about its accuracy. Simply appreciate what happens in the narrative.