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Hamlet (1996)
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Kenneth Branagh's four-hour production of Shakespeare's full text for Hamlet is visually lush (shot in 70mm, which is rarely done) and full of fascinating story moments that normally get cut from shorter stage versions. (Your idea of what kind of fellow Polonius is may change quite a bit.) The unexpurgated approach is truly enlightening, and Branagh intermittently succeeds at giving familiar moments in the drama an original cinematic spin, including Hamlet's spooky confrontation with his father's ghost (Brian Blessed). (Branagh also imposes some Hollywood glitter on the proceedings by casting the likes of Robin Williams, Billy...
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Hamlet Movie Review by Zara  (4/6/2007) |
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And not just because it's evident that more peroxide was used on Branagh's hair then should be legally sanctioned.
This was a LONG movie. Long because it is an unabridged version of Shakespeare's original work. Every other time the tale of Hamlet was brought to the silver screen, certain portions would be rushed through...
(complete Hamlet review by Zara)
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