Rent Hamlet (1990)
3.6 of 5 from 61 ratings
2h 9min
This is such an immense classic I thought I was the last person to see it, and didn't check the reviews because it was such a certain rental. I have seen a few Shakespearian films which have been pretty dull (sorry Derek), but this is brilliant, passionate and easy enough to follow (I am not a Shakespearian aficionado). Shakespeare can be gripping on film, this is the best I have seen.
I AM RELATIVELY NEW TO STUDYING SHAKESPEARE, AND THIS FILM IS AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION. AFTER READING THE TEXT IT MAKES MANY ASPECTS CLEAR, AND THE CHARACTERS ARE CONVINCING.