Review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) by Jan S — 13 Nov 2007

Great performances by Oldman and Roth. Brilliant movie. And maybe the oddest around.

This review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) was written by Jan S on 13 Nov 2007.

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

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