Cleopatra Movie: Antony And

Simon’s Cleopatra is the definitive performance of the 21st century—dark-skinned, regal, mercurial, and devastatingly funny. When she rages at the messenger who brings news of Antony’s marriage to Octavia, it is Shakespeare’s Real Housewives moment, perfectly calibrated for the close-up camera.

Upon release, Cleopatra was deemed a flop, largely due to its astronomical budget, though it eventually recouped its costs through television rights and re-releases. Critics at the time were distracted by the off-screen drama of "Liz and Dick." antony and cleopatra movie