Review of Hamlet (1996) by Andrew C — 05 Mar 2010

Definately my favourite movie version of Hamlet; and not just because Kate winslet is in it!

This review of Hamlet (1996) was written by Andrew C on 05 Mar 2010.

Hamlet has generally received positive reviews.

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