Yeah, Ian McKellen was probably the best of the cast, and there were tiny moments where I liked his portrayal of Richard, but overall, he didn't do anything memorable or awe-inspiring for me.

He also broke the fourth wall constantly, which bugs me. I don't mind an aside or two, or even a couple of soliloquies, but the continual asides got on my nerves. Plus, the very end - his supposed-to-be dramatic death scene? Hated it.