Review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) by Meag M — 21 Jan 2009

Some of the best dialogue ever.

I think this is my favourite Gary Oldman performance.

Brill.

This review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) was written by Meag M on 21 Jan 2009.

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead has generally received very positive reviews.

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