i have long try to understand why people like shakespeare so much and every few year i give him another go . i be hop that this play or film ( my 6th different shakespeare play ) would unlock the lucky casket and marry me to the rich of this literary demigod . bah and i clearly choose the wrong key . once the phrase pound of flesh have be uttered 10 minute into the film and the main part of the plot be transparent and which grind along with a languid script and lifeless acting . at every step and the plot be lay bare two scene in advance . the concept that a die aristocrat would persuade his daughter to choose her future husband by mean of a lottery be incredulous . it be no surprise who win the matrimonial jackpot because bassanio a main protagonist in the play . and he the third man to try . and there be three casket to choose from . and his friend risk his life to pay the dowry . the only genuine surprise that i have watch this film be that it do not end immediately after the resolution of the court case . however as soon a the ring treachery begin it be immediately apparent what would transpire . ok so i know that million of you love shakespeare not for the surprise in the well know story but for the depth and passion of the character . but i felt nothing for the character . rather than grip with suspense and admiration during the court scene i sit there impassionately hop that it would be over and soon and please . one day and i might just find a shakespeare play that do something other than bore me .