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Hamlet

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Hamlet (2000)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:5

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Average Rating:7.3/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 59 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: The classic Shakespeare tale is told by co-directors Eric Simonson and Campbell Scott (BIG NIGHT, SINGLES) who also stars in the title role in this made-for-television version. Eternal themes of... The classic Shakespeare tale is told by co-directors Eric Simonson and Campbell Scott (BIG NIGHT, SINGLES) who also stars in the title role in this made-for-television version. Eternal themes of youth, power, greed and deceit play up in this story of a confused and unsure Danish Prince who is surprised one night by the ghost of his recently deceased father. Hamlet is surprised by his father's revelation that Hamlet's uncle Polonius killed his own brother for power and money. Hamlet then must realize a plan that will uncover his uncle's guilt and revenge his father's murder. Also starring Blair Brown, Sam Robards and Roscoe Lee Browne. [More]

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jamey Sheridan, Blair Brown, Roscoe Lee Browne

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jamey Sheridan, Blair Brown, Roscoe Lee Browne, Lisa Gay Hamilton, John Benjamin Hickey, Sam Robards

Director: Eric Simonson, Campbell Scott

Director: Eric Simonson, Campbell Scott
Story: William Shakespeare
Producer: Jonathan Filley
Studio: Hallmark Entertainment

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Janet Branagan

This version of the tale is far from being the first, last, best or worst. Shakespeare junkies should make their own decisions about pursuing this take, heeding advice from the man himself, 'to thine own self be true.'

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Jonathan Foreman

Intelligent, well-acted, all-American version of the Shakespeare tragedy.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 11 2002 08:09 AM

New York Post

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Rachel Gordon

This is one of the best Shakespeare adaptations ever filmed.

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4/5

Stephen Holden

Although the movies haven't lacked for Hamlets recently, Ethan Hawke and Kenneth Branagh being the latest stars to have weighed in, Mr. Scott's is something that must be seen.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 17 2001 04:10 PM

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