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By Katie S (632) on 15 Aug 2014

A spectacle of grandiose proportions…

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By Matt E (271) on 09 Aug 2014

Excessive but wonderfully filmed and (mostly) brilliantly acted. Richard Briers portrayal of Polonius is the finest I have ever seen…

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By Jaime R (504) on 31 Jul 2014

The first unabridged adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet is yet the finest adaptation of the play that we have ever come to know…

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By Sajjeev A (1) on 20 Jun 2014

Oh Branagh. You have a wonderful style, and comprehensive structure, but you're pretentious as shit…

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By Steven G (866) on 14 Jun 2014

A Shakespeare adaptation doesn't get much better than this. Despite some awkward casting, Branagh's version of Hamlet does everything right…

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By Dorianator F (445) on 18 May 2014

Fantastic film. Very closely-resembles the play. Kenneth is a fantastic director and he directed/played Hamlet well. I loved the movie…

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By Robert H (1,967) on 17 May 2014

Simply put, this is an outstanding film on every level. Every character and performance is rich and deep with meaning and emotion…

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By Dawn K (216) on 25 Apr 2014

HOLY CRAP!!!! First off, this movie is FOUR HOURS long [HOW did I miss that?]. Second, it barely seems that long…

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By Tyler E (464) on 29 Jan 2014

One of the best play to screen movies of all time…

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By Alasdair B (212) on 29 Jan 2014

One of the best play to screen movies of all time…

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By Ratih A (77) on 26 Jan 2014

There's so many memorable quotes in this drama, and it well executed by the most stunning performers. Well done…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 21 Jan 2014

Four hours of hardcore Shakespeare, it better be good, Kenny, and sure enough, it is, being much better that Laurence Olivier's Hamlet, just…

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By Stephen C (1,119) on 13 Dec 2013

The first half feels much more compelling and interesting, but that might reflect the title character and his change over time…

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By Teela M (77) on 05 Dec 2013

Bloody brilliant. Hands down... no other rendition compares. I don't care if you think its over-rated or over-the-top…

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By Anonymous User (943) on 05 Dec 2013

Bloody brilliant. Hands down... no other rendition compares. I don't care if you think its over-rated or over-the-top…

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By Sally S (362) on 28 Nov 2013

Although the play's setting is in one place (Blenheim Palace), Branagh proves in this movie how powerful he is as an actor…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 13 Nov 2013

One more retelling; one more version worth watching…

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By Daniel K (1,478) on 20 Oct 2013

The best interpretation of this play. Dynamic pacing, great production, and superb performance by Branagh…

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By Ben W (988) on 03 Oct 2013

Kenneth Branagh made Hamlet as it was meant to be experienced…

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By Sayer F (256) on 20 Sep 2013

A pitch-perfect adaption, with incredible acting, directing, costumes; just everything. One of the best movies of all time…

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