Hamlet

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Ron G Apr 18, 2019 Bad interpretation of the original play. weird acting that made me laugh at the wrong moments and at best interesting directorial choices. See more

Hermione S Jul 1, 2018 A film boasting an extraordinary cast delivers on possibly the greatest Shakespeare play with the possibly the greatest Shakespeare adaption. It is safe to say Branagh has a superb understanding of Shakespeare's works and hit a home run. It's long run time might be the only detractor for some as film is Shakespeare and not Tolkien or Rowling or George Lucas See more

Han R Apr 10, 2018 Arguably Shakespeare's best work comes to full life in Branagh's full uncut version that makes every minute count. The film is very long, but beautifully done, with a talented cast, and a passion that oozes from every moment, from the set, to the cinematography, to every actor giving it their all to make this version come to life. See more

Ron R Jan 2, 2018 This grandiose, full-length adaptation of one of Shakespeare's finest is a must-watch for fans. With a four hour runtime, it might be difficult to sit through for newcomers, but the story is timeless and the stellar cast and the high production value (it's filmed in 70mm) make this one of the best, and probably the most complete version of Hamlet. See more

George G Sep 11, 2017 Kenneth Branagh's film version of Hamlet (1996) is in my opinion the greatest film of Shakespeare's classic play. Branagh stays true to the play's source material as well as redesigning the stories period setting. After watching the first 20 minutes of a 4 hour long epic, I was almost convinced that Ben-Hur (1959) would no longer stand my #1 Favorite Movie of all time (yet it still is, thankfully). The spectacle and scale of this film is purely entertaining; including its' all-star cast with my favorite Actor, Charlton Heston. Even though most people do not understand the Shakespeare language, the images are enough to help immerse us into the experience. Everything from the costumes, set, cinematography, editing, sound, performances and direction are ALL masterfully put together. Definitely a favorite! Score: A+ GREAT!!! See more

Kylo L Aug 27, 2017 Best version of Hamlet I've seen. Kenneth Branagh is the quintessential Shakespearean actor of our time. Branagh's expression and timing make Shakespeare understandable. Kate Winslet and Julie Christie (and a brief appearance of Billy Crystal and Robin Williams) also shine in this well-crafted picture. See more

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