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Hamlet Within is a radical cinematic investigation into the myth of Hamlet, its origins and its enduring appeal across cultures and systems of beliefs. Drawing on post-modernist movements in Art...
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A ghostly visitation prompts Denmark's Prince Hamlet (David...
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On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 61% based on 132 reviews. The site's critics consensus reads: "Flawed yet intriguing, Ophelia uses Hamlet as the starting point for a noble attempt to offer a misunderstood character long-overdue agency."
A ghostly visitation prompts Denmark's Prince Hamlet (David Tennant) to feign madness and avenge his father, who died at the hands of Hamlet's uncle (Patrick Stewart).
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- David Tennant
- Gregory Doran
- Drama
- 10 Hamlet (2000) - 58%
- 9 Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990) - 61%
- 8 Ophelia (2019) - 62%
- 7 Hamlet (1990) - 76%
- 6 Haider (2014) - 88%
- 5 The Lion King (1994) - 93%
- 4 Hamlet (1996) - 95%
- 3 Hamlet (1948) - 95%
- 2 Hamlet (2009) - 100%
- 1 Hamlet (1964) - 100%
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Michael Almereyda's Hamletis one of the more modernized takes on the iconic play, which alters the slow pacing and sullen ambiance. Rather than a period setting, it takes place in the millennium with contemporary fashion, crowded streets, and busy lifestyles. RELATED: 10 Surprising Actors You Didn't Know Were In Shakespeare Movies Unfortunately, the modern atmosphere deviated too much from the play's original feeling, making parts of the main Hamlet narrative feel awkward and mismanaged. Whil...
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Even though most adaptations focus on the main hero, Hamlet, some movies like Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead have given the side characters time to shine. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are actually two minor characters in the original Hamlet and were once his childhood friends - only for that friendship to stain as Hamlet kills them. Unlike Hamlet's serious and melodramatic versions, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Deadis actually a tragicomedy that pokes fun at the ill-fated characters. T...
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Considering most Hamlet adaptations follow the titular tragic hero,Ophelia shifts the focus to Hamlet's titular lover. Much like other Hamlet on-screen iterations, Ophelia maintains Hamlet's primary storyline, but it does so from her perspective. Since most Hamlet adaptations look at the hero's quest for revenge, Opheliatakes a deeper dive into her romance and heartbreak with Hamlet, which provides a basis for how their relationship initially blossomed. Although the storyline becomes convolut...
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Franco Zeffirelli's Hamlet is a bit more in tune with the setting and finer dialogue from the original play. However, rather than the Renaissance style, it is more medieval. RELATED: 10 Shakespeare Movies For Beginner Fans Compared to other depictions, Mel Gibson portrays a sorrowful, erratic, and bitter Hamlet, which makes his characterization closer to the play's version. The dramatics and energy slightly veer from the play's representation, but it also heightens Hamlet's nuanced and comple...
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Like many of Shakespeare's greatest stories, Hamlet has also been adapted for many international markets. One of the best non-English adaptations of Hamlet is the Bollywood film, Haider. Director Vishal Bhardwaj has remade several interpretations of Shakespeare's stories, such as Omkara (Othello) and Maqbool (Macbeth). And just like his previous adaptations, he succeeded in conceptualizing Hamlet's story with depth and finesse, fitting it with the Kashmir geopolitics that intensifies the over...
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While 2019's live-action revamp did not meet expectations, the original 1994 The Lion King is an animated classic to this day. And while the target audience for this movie is clearly children, the inspiration behind the story comes straight from Shakespeare's Hamlet, which not many people know. It particularly incorporates Hamlet plotlines, like the rivalry between the uncle and Mufasa and Simba's revenge for his father. Of course, while the original Hamlet play starts with King Hamlet's deat...
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Kenneth Branagh is considered a master of adapting Shakespeare's opus, making movies like Henry V, Much Ado Nothing, and Othello. But the 1996 Hamlet is not only one of Branagh's best films but also one of the best Shakespeare adaptations on the big screen. Alongside intense and sharp performances from the cast and remarkable production design, Branagh's visionary masterpiece perfectly encapsulates the essence of Hamlet's story, mirroring every detail from the play to precision. Although it d...
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Because the 1948 version is one of the first to tackle Hamlet, Olivier sets the grounds for the film's creative aspects, such as the tailored costumes, castle setting, and tone. 1948'sHamletis pretty revolutionary for its time, digging into Hamlet's psyche with Olivier's interpretation. RELATED: 10 Best Romeo & Juliet Adaptations, Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes Like many others, Olivier controlled the energy and vigor of his Hamlet, knowing when to exude vengeful energy, confidence, or intensity o...
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One of a few Shakespeare adaptations filmed on stage but shot for a movie, 2009's Hamlet saw the titular character played by Doctor Who's David Tennant, who flawlessly depicts a playfulness but acrimony to the character. Unlike a few botched modernized takes, 2009's film accomplishes the rare feat of bringing a contemporary framework without ever compromising the main story and performance. From Patrick Stewart to Penny Downie, the whole cast anchors a gripping and sophisticated performance o...
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Perhaps the best Hamlet adaptation to date is the Russian version. Much like other iterations, the 1964 version stays true to the material, including the castle-like scenery, Renaissance costumes, and the play's dynamic. However, compared to Olivier's version, this 1964 illustration utilizes a political climate that becomes engrained into Hamlet's overall narrative structure. On top of subtle and outstanding performances from the Russian cast, the technical aspects are the film's rewarding mo...
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As a rebellious and motherless child, Ophelia is taken into Elsinore Castle by Queen Gertrude as one of her most trusted ladies-in-waiting. Soon enough, Ophelia captures the affections of the young Prince Hamlet.
