Introduction
Written by William Shakespeare around 1597, The Merchant of Venice is a "comedy" about a bitter and detested Jewish moneylender (Shylock) who seeks revenge against a Christian merchant(Antonio) who has defaulted on a loan. This movie will be a remake of the original play, and will describe the power struggles between Jews and Christians, and play on the thin line between acceptance and hatred. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this critically acclaimed movie has been praised by critics from the likes of CNN, IMDB,etc.