Shakespeare in Love vs The Marriage Chronicles
The Marriage Chronicles has the higher audience score (9.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Shakespeare in Love). The Marriage Chronicles is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 3m. Shakespeare in Love is the older of the two (1998 against 2012). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shakespeare in Love
The Marriage Chronicles| Shakespeare in Love | The Marriage Chronicles | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 9.5/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2012 |
| Length | 2h 3m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Comedy, History, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | John Madden | Paul D. Hannah |
| Main cast | Jim Carter, Rupert Everett, Imelda Staunton, Ben Affleck, Tom Wilkinson | Vivica A. Fox, Clifton Powell, Billy 'Sly' Williams, Jazsmin Lewis, Terri J. Vaughn |
Synopsis
Shakespeare in Love
Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
The Marriage Chronicles
Three couples trying to spice up their marriages go on a retreat run by a sexy psychologist and her handsome husband at a tranquil Malibu estate. Encouraged to share their most innermost feelings, the fun begins when secrets are revealed and hearts are challenged. How far will each couple go to save their marriage? (Redbox.com)
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