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Edward II Movie

June 6, 2018 by Valerie Mitchell

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The newly restored Edward II movie is based on the classic Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, but it has modern settings and style.

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Edward II Movie

The newly restored Edward II movie is based on the classic Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, but it has modern settings and style.

I remember reading Marlowe in school, and having a hard time following the language of that era. It would have been great, if I had seen this movie in addition to reading the play. The modern retelling of this story brings it to life, while retaining the integrity of the original.

The film has been honored at numerous film festivals in Europe, Canada and the US and is now available for home viewing. I don’t always agree with movie ratings, but think the R for this movie is accurate. The movie is best for adults and teens, especially those of us who like Marlowe and Shakespeare.

Official Trailer

Edward II
Film Movement Classics
Rated R
Release date 6/12/18

Movie Synopsis

In this new restoration of the iconic New Queer Cinema classic, Derek Jarman offers a postmodern take on Christopher Marlowe’s Elizabethan drama.
Pleasure-seeking King Edward II sets the stage for a palace revolt by taking as a lover the ambitious Piers Gaveston. He uses his favor in bed to wield political influence and this sends the gay pair from the throne to a terminal torture dungeon.

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  1. Abigail Gibson says

    June 6, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Looks like a very good movie. Thanks for the chance.

  2. Kelly Nicholson says

    June 6, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    i don’t know,but im in to win it thatnks

  3. John Smith says

    June 6, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    I’ve seen all of Derek Jarman’s films! Tilda Swinton was, like, his muse!

  4. Carolyn G says

    June 6, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    I love Tilda

  5. Jeffrey says

    June 6, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Love Shakespeare!

  6. Leela says

    June 6, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  7. June S. says

    June 7, 2018 at 1:50 am

    Wow! A very new and modern day twist and in depth look at life as Edward II. I too as well always had a hard time trying to really figure out what the characters in these books and movies were talking about because of their crazy lingo. (crazy to me anyway) I know I would enjoy watching this movie with my two brother’s. I know my hubby and his way a thought, he would not care for it really.

  8. Cynthia C says

    June 7, 2018 at 3:09 am

    I enjoy historical drama. I want to see this.

  9. Jackie says

    June 7, 2018 at 4:37 am

    I’m not familiar with this story, but I do agree that seeing a modern day movie can help understand some of the classics we read in high school.

  10. Vickie L Couturier says

    June 7, 2018 at 5:07 am

    sounds interesting,,i think id enjoy watching this one

  11. Debbi Wellenstein says

    June 7, 2018 at 6:29 am

    This looks interesting-thanks for the giveaway!

  12. Mary Mac says

    June 7, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    Would love to see it.

  13. David Hollingsworth says

    June 7, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    I would definitely love to see this. I love Derek Jarman and his unique, colorful filmmaking

  14. Arielle says

    June 8, 2018 at 9:40 am

    I really like this play. I saw Ian McKellen in the titular role on DVD a while back and I’d like to see what this production does with it.

  15. James Coyne says

    June 9, 2018 at 9:38 am

    I love a good movie

  16. Frank says

    June 16, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway

  17. Lana Simanovicki says

    June 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Very interesting

  18. Brenda Elsner says

    June 23, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    Sounds very interesting!! Thanks for the chance to win it!!!

  19. vivian blevins says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:17 am

    film looks interesting.

  20. kathy pease says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:03 am

    Thanks so much for the chance :)

  21. Daniel M says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:27 am

    i like period pieces

  22. Tammy iler says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Thanks for the chance

  23. Buddy Garrett says

    June 25, 2018 at 11:10 am

    I want to watch this movie. It sounds great. Thanks.

  24. bill norris says

    June 25, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    loving the more underground movies you’ve been putting into the contests.

  25. Richard Hicks says

    June 25, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Looks like it would be great to watch

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