--- product_id: 18862638 title: "King Lear [Blu-ray]" brand: "ian mckellenfrances barber" price: "¥28422" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/18862638-king-lear-blu-ray store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Classic Shakespearean drama Award-winning performances High-definition quality King Lear [Blu-ray] **Brand:** ian mckellenfrances barber **Price:** ¥28422 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Elevate Your Movie Nights with Shakespeare's Masterpiece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** King Lear [Blu-ray] by ian mckellenfrances barber - **How much does it cost?** ¥28422 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/18862638-king-lear-blu-ray) ## Best For - ian mckellenfrances barber enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ian mckellenfrances barber brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Stunning Visuals:** Enjoy the brilliance of Blu-ray with crystal-clear imagery. - • **Share the Experience:** Host movie nights and engage in thought-provoking discussions. - • **Bonus Content Included:** Delve deeper with exclusive behind-the-scenes features. - • **Perfect for Collectors:** A must-have addition to any film enthusiast's library. - • **Experience Timeless Drama:** Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of betrayal and madness. ## Overview King Lear on Blu-ray presents a visually stunning adaptation of Shakespeare's tragic play, featuring award-winning performances and exclusive bonus content, making it an essential addition for both casual viewers and dedicated collectors. ## Description Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation of King Lear featuring Sir Ian McKellen. ## Images ![King Lear [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81A2MrgvTpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ McKellen and McCoy are Marvelous. ambience, not so much *by B***D on Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013* This is the first time I have seen a production of "King Lear", and I had high expectations for the performance by Ian McKellen, who has the reputation of being the finest Shakespearean actor of this generation. McKellen did not disappoint. I was also delighted by the performance of Sylvester McCoy (McKellen's costar wizard in "The Hobbit, An Unexpected Journey") who played Lear's fool to a tee (in the absence of seeing any other performance. The down side, as many reviewers have noted, is that the ambiance of the space, lighting, stage dressing, and props, and even the costumes, simply did not contribute to a positive overall impression. Shakespeare's Lear is based on a pre-Roman Celtic king, whose story was transplanted to the world of the Plantagenet. This production's set, props and costumes speak of the early 19th century, with Napoleonic era firearms, artillery, and uniforms. This may not have been discordant, except that the set decoration and lighting put the actors in "no place in particular". They were either "indoors" or "outdoors", in a barn or in a castle, but that was it. The lighting may have been the least pleasant aspect, as most of the time, half the stage seemed to be in shadow. It was filmed on a large sound stage. I think it would have been more effective to film it on a proper stage with a fixed audience point of view.Aside from McKellen and McCoy, the actors were competent with William Gaunt as a good Earl of Gloucester and Ben Meyjes in the demanding role of Edgar. Philip Winchester as Edmund was good for the part, but not "great". None of the other major roles seemed to escape a certain woodenness, except for Romola Garai as Cordelia in the last scene.To be fair, I really need to see another production to make a fair appraisal, but this one did not meet expectations, except for McKellen and McCoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MCKELLEN IS THE BEST LEAR! IGNORE THE PRICE AND BUY IT! *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017* First, I know this is ridiculously expensive and out of stock virtually everywhere. I paid the high price for this and am very gratified to report it was worth EVERY DOLLAR. Try this auto-persuasion by posing to your own ears the following hypothetical question, namely, "How much would I pay for a TICKET to a theatre to see Ian McKellen perform King Lear live?" I'm guessing you would easily pay $200 or more--it would be a once in a lifetime chance and therein lies the rub: You'd only get to see McKellen's Lear performance ONCE. So, you know, this DVD is selling for upwards of $90-$120...applying the hypothetical to this price does it not now appear to be a trifling little price? McKellen performing Lear for a lifetime for just a piddly $100? Indeed, upon new consideration it is no so much too expensive but perhaps too cheap!I have seen every performance of King Lear available on Amazon and THIS ONE, the McKellen one, is *BY FAR AND AWAY* the best. You know, I listen to a lot of audiobooks--especially Homer--his epics accompany me on my cross-country drives. Ian McKellen narrated (shall I say performed?) an audio recording of Fagles' Odyssey. It was like slipping into a tailored Italian suit; it was PERFECT. I always recommend the audiobook to people by saying, "Listen man, Ian McKellen doesn't just read Homer, McKellen *IS* Homer."McKellen is also Lear, in all the same ways, and in ways all McKellen's own. Having read and watched and listened to, I dunno, something like 15 different Lear productions, both audio and video, and over time I have developed a kind of "meta-Lear", that is, a deep understanding of his character and many examples of Lear competing against each other but then came McKellen. From the first frame, he riveted my attention to the screen; I did not ever look away.The supporting characters are equally well cast. Many of the actors and actresses played their same roles in the BBC version of the play. Kent and the Fool are especially great and also Cordelia--she is lithe and stately and sensual and virginal and intelligent and innocent all at the same time. She has that first scene with Lear: "Nothing, sir..." It's got to be a daunting task for a young actress to go toe-to-toe with a guy like McKellen but she absolutely succeeded and indeed, whenever she was in frame your eyes are drawn to her.The sets, the directing, the overall production quality--all very well done. It's just the best Shakespeare performance I own. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exquisite *by S***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2021* Exquisite! King Lear has always been my favourite of Shakespeare's works and Ian McKellen is one of my favourite actors of stage or screen so to see him in this role was magical. £30 is a lot of money for someone like me but it was a birthday present to myself and I am so, so happy with my purchase. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/18862638-king-lear-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/18862638-king-lear-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*