Titus

Titus was a movie released in 1999, that was based specifically on the William Shakespeare play. The movie, while following most of the blocking the stage play, is set in a more modern version of the city of Rome. The film is basically one big anachronism, as those modern settings include cars, modern surroundings, and things of that nature. The film was very acclaimed because of of its use of the violence that Shakespeare wanted to portray in his time.

The direction of the film was superb, with most of the movements made by the character feeling completely organic. There were no stilted movements made and the actors and actresses made this tale of violence plausible. Anthony Hopkins plays the title character delivers a strong performance. The part of Titus requires fury and anger, with a dash of wit and humor and that's what Hopkins gives off. After all, he was Hannibal the Cannibal.