Based in the 1660's of London's theaters, this film is about the rules of gender roles in theatre production, and means to change them for everyone's benefit. Ned Kynaston is the assumedly gay cross-dressing actor who has been playing female parts in plays for years, particularly Desdemona in Othello, he also has a close relationship with a member of the Royal Court, the Duke of Buckingham. One day however, the rules of only men playing women could change when aspiring actres... (Full plot summary below)
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Based in the 1660's of London's theaters, this film is about the rules of gender roles in theatre production, and means to change them for everyone's benefit. Ned Kynaston is the assumedly gay cross-dressing actor who has been playing female parts in plays for years, particularly Desdemona in Othello, he also has a close relationship with a member of the Royal Court, the Duke of Buckingham. One day however, the rules of only men playing women could change when aspiring actress Maria auditions as Kynaston's praised role, Desdemona, and soon enough, King Charles II decides to make the law that all female roles should be played only by women. Maria becomes a star, while Ned finds himself out of work. But after a while, Ned finds it in his nature to forgive Maria's aspiration, they may even fall in love, and Charles may proclaim women will be played by either gender.
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| CinerinaKarina MontgomeryThe script is witty, funny, moving, insightful, well-paced. |
| Cinemaphile.orgDavid Keyes...the kind of picture that comes with challenges but is not afraid to meet them - or indeed, overcome them - head on. |
| Cinema SightWesley Lovell"Stage Beauty" has the grace and charm of a great play. It has its acts, its drama and its comedy. |
| The Hollywood ReporterRay BennettThose who thought "Shakespeare In Love" was as good as it gets in intelligent costume romantic comedy will find that director Richard Eyre and writer Jeffrey Hatcher have taken the form to a higher level. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonA rich, shining valentine to the British theater and the eternal joys of Shakespeare, |
| The New RepublicStanley KauffmannCrudup is whole. He creates the man who has pride in what he does, who is suddenly stripped of the work and the pride; and who makes his way, somewhat painfully, to another sort of pride. His story is a small but acute poignancy in the history of the theater, and Crudup realizes it completely. |
| Greenwich Village GazetteEric LurioCrudup gives one of the best performances of his career here. He's sort of like a blonde Johnny Depp, giving an eccentric rendition that both amazes and delights. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClineA bawdy, rude film that wins us over with sheer energy. |
| Three Movie BuffsScott NashStrong performances from leads and supporting players alike. |
| San Diego Union-TribuneDavid ElliottStage Beauty is dressed to kill, and yet it never quite seems 17th century. |
