Kate Winslet starred in the Shakespeare tragedy (Image: GETTY)
Audiences looking for a fresh period drama can stop searching now, after one adaptation of a William Shakespeare play has received high praise on IMDb and is worth a watch. This comes as others have enjoyed a historical series compared to HBO’s Chernobyl and an “excellent” period drama adaptation. The film has received glowing reviews on IMDb as one person posted a 10/10 critique titled: “The Bard would be proud”.
The reviewer went on to explain: “What I really liked about this film is that you don’t have to be a Shakespeare scholar to enjoy it. This is a must see for anyone and everyone. It may be four hours long, but it’s definitely worth it.” A second person posted in their top-rated review: “This is the only film of « Hamlet » that contains the full four hours of William Shakespeare’s masterpiece and gives a unique feel to the whole story.”
Derek Jacobi, Julie Christie and Kenneth Branagh starred in the movie (Image: GETTY)
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Similar to the first review, they concluded: “This is a must see for everyone who enjoy’s good story telling, brilliant acting, and incredible direction. All of these part of William Shakespeares greatest triumph.”
A third person hailed the production as a “masterpiece” in their 8/10 review and explained: “I’m pleased to tell you that this adaptation is every bit as good as the intense and dramatic play.”
Yet another person posted in their 9/10 review that this film was one of the “best” Shakespeare adaptations that actor and director Kenneth Branagh had made and described it as a “masterpiece”.
They elaborated: “The cast is great too. No weak link in the acting, and everyone holds their own.”
The reviewer added in their piece: “The Cinematography shows off the world well and fits most scenes, same with the music [sic].”
Branagh’s 1996 adaptation of The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or simply Hamlet, served up an epic and heartbreaking tale on the silver screen.
The Belfast and Wallander actor wrote and directed the movie, as well as taking on the title role in Hamlet.
This version of Hamlet was notable for being the first unabridged film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy and ran to four hours.
Hamlet followed the eponymous Prince of Denmark after he was left reeling from the death of his father, with his uncle Claudius (Derek Jacobi) hastily marrying his mother Gertrude (Julie Christie) to become king.
Kenneth Branagh wrote, directed and led the film (Image: GETTY)
After the ghost of his late father appeared before him, the prince sought to avenge his dad’s murder at the hands of uncle.
Hamlet feigned madness as he looked into the killing of his father, however, this in turn would led to casualties, including Ophelia (played by Kate Winslet).
However, in pretending to be going insane, it looked like Hamlet did become mad as he reflected on life and death.
Much like all of Shakespeare’s tragedies, there were many other deaths in Hamlet as the prince tried to take revenge.
Hamlet featured a star-studded cast, which also included The Good Life’s Richard Briers, The Crown’s Nicholas Farrell, Michael Maloney from The Trial of Christine Keeler, and Rufus Sewell from ITV’s Victoria.
There were also some huge names that took on smaller parts in Hamlet, including the late great Robin Williams, Gérard Depardieu, Timothy Spall, Jack Lemmon, Ray Fearon, Brian Blessed, Billy Crystal, Simon Russell Beale, Death in Paradise’s Don Warrington, Charlton Heston, Richard Attenborough, John Gielgud, and Judi Dench.
Hamlet went on to receive a slew of award nominations, including four Oscars and two BAFTA Film Awards.
Hamlet (1996) is available to watch on Prime Video and Apple TV+ for a fee
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