Hamlet

Starring: Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, et al.

Product Description

Shakespeare's Danish prince avenges his father, slain by his mother's new husband. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 085391903321
• Release Date: February 2004
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Publisher: WarnerBrothers
• Director: Franco Zeffirelli
• Starring: Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm, Helena Bonham Carter, Stephen Dillane, Nathaniel Parker, Sam Murray, Michael Maloney
• Runtime: 2 hours, 15 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: multiple_formats
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

This is a Hamlet for today's audience.

This version of Hamlet is short and fast-paced. It has plenty of energy, and Mel Gibson is a convincing Hamlet. The balance of the cast is top-notch actors, and they are in excellent form. There is enough of the story to give cohesion. There are no stories or plays that could not stand a little reinterpreting. But sometimes this leaves out the feel. Mel put more feeling back into the original intent. So do not compare while watching. And watch it again. The story takes place in Denmark. Hamlet, the prince, is informed by the ghost of his father that his uncle is responsible for his father’s death. His mother and his uncle get married before the funeral meat is cold. How will Hamlet deal with the situation, and what effect will it have on others around him? Left out is the big picture. Old Hamlet usurped Denmark from old Fortinbras. Young Fortinbras wants it back. You will have to read the play to see what has been left out or modified. Hint - the ghost does not have his beaver up.

This is my favorite movie version of Hamlet!

This is my favorite movie version of Hamlet! The castle setting and the costumes make the viewer feel as though they are in the 14th or 15th century and are a part of the drama. While it doesn't include every scene from the play (no movie version does) it tells the story in a mood I feel William Shakespeare would approve of. I have shown this to my 7th grade Literature class and they loved it! I highly recommend this movie!