Film Review – Measure for Measure

“Measure for Measure” is an adaptation of a William Shakespeare play, which was originally classified as a comedy. In the hands of co-writer/director Paul Ireland (a longtime actor, recently appearing in “Judy and Punch”), the material is stripped of any lightheartedness, going dark with its tale of forbidden love and crime world power plays. Ireland has also downplayed the original dialogue, transforming the story into a modern understanding of hostilities between gangs and cultures, but he keeps sweeping displays of romance and familial discord. “Measure for Measure” doesn’t become exactly what Ireland wants it to be, showing difficult handling deep feelings and, in some cases, thespian expression, with the picture gradually falling apart when it means to come together as a tight exploration of troubled relationships. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com