Hamlet
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- Synopsis
- In this modern update of the classic play, Ethan Hawke stars as the heir to the Denmark Corporation. Rounding out the cast in this neo-Shakespearian New York ensemble are Kyle MacLachlan, Bill Murray, Liev Schreiber, and Julia Stiles....
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- Director(s)
- Michael Almereyda
- Distributor(s)
- Miramax
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 111 min.
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Los Angeles Times | Kevin ThomasAdd Critic to Favorites
Almereyda imagines Hamlet taking place in present-day Manhattan with such vigor, insight and originality that the power and immediacy of his film makes Shakespeare accessible in an exciting and provocative manner beyond all expectations.Read the full review
The New York Times | Elvis MitchellAdd Critic to Favorites
New York becomes a complex character in this vital and sharply intelligent film.Read the full review
Entertainment Weekly | Lisa SchwarzbaumAdd Critic to Favorites
Almereyda excises big chunks of plot to shape his vision, but retains Shakespeare's language and pays such rigorous attention to meaning and subtext that what's missing isn't missed.Read the full review
