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Jan 24, 1997 · Hamlet (Branagh), the prince of Denmark, mourns the untimely death of his father. His mother, Gertrude, rushes with unseemly speed into marriage with Claudius, her husband's brother. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. And then the ghost of Hamlet's father appears and says he was poisoned by Claudius What must Hamlet do?
- Hamlet movie review & film summary
The style of Franco Zeffirelli ’s "Hamlet," with Mel Gibson...
- Hamlet movie review & film summary
Feb 12, 2024 · One of the most enduring stories of all time receives a modern, age-blind twist. Sir Ian McKellen reprises his titular role in Hamlet, delightfully honouring Shakespeare while bringing a refreshing and dramatic thrill to the story.
Hamlet. What to Know. Critics Consensus. Kenneth Branagh's sprawling, finely textured adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece lives up to its source material, using strong performances and a...
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Shakespeare's great tragedy -- all of it. Read Common Sense Media's Hamlet (1996) review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet, Kenneth Branagh
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Hamlet is a 1996 British epic historical drama film and an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as Prince Hamlet. The film also features Derek Jacobi as King Claudius, Julie Christie as Queen Gertrude, Kate Winslet as Ophelia, Michael Maloney as Laertes, Richard Briers as ...
With his Hamlet, Ken Branagh presents as uncompromised and unabridged version of Shakespeare's best-known tragedy as humanly possible. So at four hours, this longest of all of cinema's Hamlets is not for everyone but for those who love their Shakespeare, it's an essential watch.
Jan 18, 1991 · The style of Franco Zeffirelli ’s "Hamlet," with Mel Gibson in the title role, is robust and physical and - don't take this the wrong way - upbeat. Gibson doesn't give us another Hamlet as Mope, a melancholy Dane lurking in shadows and bewailing his fate.