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Question: Merchange of Venice - Best (most similar to original) movie!?
I'm starting on my summer reading list (senior year in hs) and one of the texts on my list is Merchant of Venice (by William Shakespeare)!. My professor suggested that I watch the movie before reading the book (because "Shakespeare's work is meant to be acted, not read!.")!.

So I am wondering which movie out there is the closest thing to the book!. Note that I am not asking for "the best made movie"!. I just need the movie that has the most similarities to the original text!.

Help will be much appreciated!.

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
The Merchant of Venice directed by Al Pacino (he also plays the part of Shylock) uses the original dialogue!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino!. You can view it for free on you tube!.Www@QuestionHome@Com