Review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) by Chris O — 17 Jun 2007

For some retarded reason, I've heard this script compared to Shakespeare in Love several times. WTF?

This review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) was written by Chris O on 17 Jun 2007.

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

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