Review of Hamlet (1996) by Colin B — 24 Mar 2009

Best.Hamlet.OnFilm.Ever. Over 4 hours of pure Shakespearean glee from a spectacular cast: eat your heart out, Bollywood. Brilliant.

This review of Hamlet (1996) was written by Colin B on 24 Mar 2009.

Hamlet has generally received positive reviews.

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