Review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) by Gretchen M — 28 Aug 2007

One of the best films EVER made. Two of my generations best actors in a film by one of the best dialoge writers.Tom Stoppard is simply brillant.

This review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) was written by Gretchen M on 28 Aug 2007.

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

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