'ANONYMOUS' questions the classics

“ Romeo, Romeo where for art thou Romeo?” If you don’t know what classic play this is from, then I feel sorry for you, friend. Growing up and probably having to take an English class at some point in your educational career you were bound to have to read at least one of Shakespeare’s timeless works. We are taught by teachers, professors, Broadway, the History Channel that Shakespeare is regarded as the best writer in the English language. Now, what if someone told you Shakespeare wasn’t the author of these timeless works. Sounds peculiar, right? In ANONYMOUS, Roland Emmerich (2012, The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day) tells the theory of where some of Shakespeare’s greatest works actually originated. The movie is compelling and makes you consider a thing or two about your past English lessons. With this cast of talented actors and Elizabethan London looking as realistic as downtown 6th Street you are sure to be drawn into this tale of lies, secrets and scandal.