Hamlet (2009)
Mild themes and violence
| Director: | Gregory Doran |
| Actors: | David Tennant, Penny Downie, Patrick Stewart |
It was described by critics as the best and most intelligent Hamlet of recent times. Now, the award winning 2008 London stage play, starring David Tennant and Patrick Stewart, is filmed for DVD. This visually stunning screen version, filmed on location with the original stage cast, captures the atmosphere and excitement of the acclaimed production. Set in Denmark, it recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlets father, the King, taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlets mother. It takes Shakespeares greatest play to a far wider audience than ever before.
| Status: | LongWait |
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| Run time: | 217mins |
| Origin: | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (5)
5 Member
Reviews
rothe'che
says
It's an interesting take on the play. Patrick Stewart plays a superb villain in Claudius, and really is the highlight of the whole thing. Polonius is wonderful as well. David Tennant as Hamlet is variable: the "fishmonger" scene with Polonius is brilliant, but the initial monologue felt like he was acting ("Stand back! I'm going to emote!").
JeffK
says
David Tennant is an excellent Hamlet. He is, in my opinion, the right age exhibiting all the ambiguity that comes with late adolescence; be it sexuality, madness, true or not, and obsession. His is a driven Hamlet right from the moment he encounters Old Hamlet’s ghost to the final scene. It is long, well over three hours, but it has to be to do the text justice. Hamlet is the longest play in the cannon. It does not lag at all as the pace is unrelenting.
Tamara
says
Beautiful work - loved the classic in a modern setting.
Marg
says
Appreciate this has been done magnificently but I did find it hard to keep the concentration levels up and follow it all.
CM
says
powerful acting by David Tennant and a great modern setting. This was really engaging.