Review of Hamlet (1948) by James Berardinelli for ReelViews — 25 Jan 1969
Considering that 90% of those seeing any production of Hamlet will know the story at the outset, the key to an adaptation's success is what the director does beyond the dialogue. That's one area in which Olivier's 1948 version excels.
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This review of Hamlet (1948) was written by James Berardinelli and published by ReelViews on 25 Jan 1969.
Hamlet has generally received very positive reviews.
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