Hamlet
starring: Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm
directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
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Hamlet prince of denmark finds out that his uncle claudius killed his father to obtain the throne and plans revenge.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 02/08/2005Starring: Mel Gibson Helena Bonham CarterRun time: 130 minutesRating: PgDirector: Franco Zeffirelli
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Franco Zeffirelli's stripped-down, two-hour version of Shakespeare's play stars Mel Gibson as a rather robust version of the ambivalent Danish prince. Gibson is much better in the part than many critics have admitted, his powers of clarity doing much to make this particularHamlet more accessible than several other filmed versions. The supporting cast is outstanding, including Glenn Close as Gertrude, Alan Bates as Claudius, Ian Holm as Polonius, and Helena Bonham Carter as Ophelia. Zeffirelli's vigorous direction employs a lively camera style that nicely alters the viewer's preconceptions about the way Hamlet should look.--Tom Keogh
Hamlet prince of denmark finds out that his uncle claudius killed his father to obtain the throne and plans revenge.Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 02/08/2005Starring: Mel Gibson Helena Bonham CarterRun time: 130 minutesRating: PgDirector: Franco Zeffirelli
Amazon.com essential video:
Franco Zeffirelli's stripped-down, two-hour version of Shakespeare's play stars Mel Gibson as a rather robust version of the ambivalent Danish prince. Gibson is much better in the part than many critics have admitted, his powers of clarity doing much to make this particularHamlet more accessible than several other filmed versions. The supporting cast is outstanding, including Glenn Close as Gertrude, Alan Bates as Claudius, Ian Holm as Polonius, and Helena Bonham Carter as Ophelia. Zeffirelli's vigorous direction employs a lively camera style that nicely alters the viewer's preconceptions about the way Hamlet should look.--Tom Keogh
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- Hamlet
The movie was in great condition. It helped me so much with my report for English. I watched it like 3 times just because I had to keep going back to make sure I didn't miss key points. My teacher was a real PITA. I ended up with a B- Thanks!!!!
Rating: - Champagne for the eyes
After seeing Olivier's version of Hamlet, I was interested in seeing this version of Hamlet. Admittedly, Mel Gibson was one-hundred percent of my impulse to see this film. I don't usually follow actors when choosing movies; I trust directors more than I trust actors in choosing movies. But Mel Gibson is an exception to this rule: when was the last time the man made a bad movie?-- I can't even think of one.
With this said, I rented this movie and watched it with growing delight and amazement. ... Read More
Rating: - Hamlet with Mel Gibson
I need it for my school assignment, I watch it two times and learn to appreciate and love the movie, it's a clasic from Shakespeare! A must have!
Rating: - Not Kenneth Branaugh, but doesn't dive
I use this one for my college sophomore British lit class because it is shorter than Branaugh's definitive production, the costumery and set is fab, and the movement is fast-paced enough to keep their attention.It is also more "historically accurate" in that it is set in medieval Denmark and we will have studied the Danish influence of English culture by then, red Beowulf, etc..However, it is the "action-figure" Hamlet, with Mel Gibson who was in his prime in all those action movies that he did back then ... Read More
Rating: - Speedy Delivery
According to instructions for ordering next-day delivery, I had 4 minutes to decide.Made my decision and DVD of "Hamlet" delivered within 24 hours.Great!
- HamletThe movie was in great condition. It helped me so much with my report for English. I watched it like 3 times just because I had to keep going back to make sure I didn't miss key points. My teacher was a real PITA. I ended up with a B- Thanks!!!!
- Champagne for the eyesAfter seeing Olivier's version of Hamlet, I was interested in seeing this version of Hamlet. Admittedly, Mel Gibson was one-hundred percent of my impulse to see this film. I don't usually follow actors when choosing movies; I trust directors more than I trust actors in choosing movies. But Mel Gibson is an exception to this rule: when was the last time the man made a bad movie?-- I can't even think of one.
With this said, I rented this movie and watched it with growing delight and amazement. ... Read More
- Hamlet with Mel GibsonI need it for my school assignment, I watch it two times and learn to appreciate and love the movie, it's a clasic from Shakespeare! A must have!
- Not Kenneth Branaugh, but doesn't diveI use this one for my college sophomore British lit class because it is shorter than Branaugh's definitive production, the costumery and set is fab, and the movement is fast-paced enough to keep their attention.It is also more "historically accurate" in that it is set in medieval Denmark and we will have studied the Danish influence of English culture by then, red Beowulf, etc..However, it is the "action-figure" Hamlet, with Mel Gibson who was in his prime in all those action movies that he did back then ... Read More
- Speedy DeliveryAccording to instructions for ordering next-day delivery, I had 4 minutes to decide.Made my decision and DVD of "Hamlet" delivered within 24 hours.Great!
