The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew (1967) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton. Shakespeare's famous comedy is brought to the screen, with Taylor as the shrew of the title, and Burton as the man who marries her for her fortune. He tames her by mistreating her, and the play can easily be taken as misogynistic. I, for one, found it problematic for that reason. Also, it seems to me, it is pretty clear that Burton is a Shakespearean actor, and Taylor is ... not. Those caveats aside, the movie successfully brings the play to the screen. (Subtitles in English are available, but I chose my preferred closed captions.) Grade: B