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A Midsummer's Dream Acting Review Essay
A Midsummer’s Night Dream Acting Review
I found the acting in AMSND very good. Actors were generally well suited for their parts and did a good job playing them. Firstly, there was Dominic West as Lysander. I think that he did a very good job and was well suited for the role. He very much embodied the character during the first scene, when showing his frustration to Egeus. Secondly, there was Anna Friel as Hermia. I think she did an excellent job playing the part. She cried during her beginning scene, making her acting very convincing. Thirdly, Calista Flockhart who played Helena. I did not particularly enjoy her acting. I found it very forced and exaggerated, especially towards the beginning when Helena was chasing after Demetrius. Next,

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