Sir Anthony Hopkins portrays the general who returns from war to widespread praise. He refuses the throne, instead allowing the previous ruler’s older son, Saturninus (Alan Cummings), to take power. The new Caesar promptly announces his plan to marry Titus’ daughter, Lavinia (Laura Fraser)—a union that no one wants. She attempts to escape, but her father stops her, tragically killing one of his own sons in the process. The emperor then marries Tamora (Jessica Lange), a captive Queen from the Goths brought back from the conflict, and what follows is Shakespeare at his most savage—virtually every imaginable offense appears, creating a struggle for existence where no one is secure. This production blends traditional costumes with a more contemporary take on other elements of the intricate narrative. The script generally adheres to the play’s text (although the scene involving people in a pie seems like an addition!), and Cummings effectively embodies the quirky characterizations—a combination of Charlie Chaplin and Hitler, for example. Harry Lennix is memorable as Aaron, who truly represents evil, and there's entertainment to be found in the performances of Demetrius (Matthew Rhys) and Chiron (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), whose leather-clad actions are worth seeing before that pie incident arrives. The direction from Julie Taymor, a renowned theater director, provides a distinctive viewpoint on this less familiar but potent story of desire, avarice, and control, which amplifies some of the play's more physically constrained theatrical components, particularly when filmed outdoors. Hopkins is commanding as always, and Jessica Lange’s wickedly alluring portrayal may be the finest interpretation of that character I’ve witnessed onstage or on screen. It has a considerable length, but it is a lengthy play, so grab a bottle of Malbec and settle in.

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