Review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) by Manuela D — 19 Aug 2007

Loved this movie from the first time I saw years ago on tv and now when I finally own a copy of it. Very cerebral--Tom Stoppard is great with language.

This review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) was written by Manuela D on 19 Aug 2007.

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

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