Hamlet
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  • Summary: William Shakespeare's immortal classic of revenge, murder -- and family. This version is set in turn-of-the-century America, infusing the play with compelling scenic and costumes design. (Hallmark Entertainment)

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    90
    Mr. Scott's is something that must be seen. It is, in a word, compelling.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    80
    In one of the most accessible versions of Hamlet yet committed to film, Campbell Scott's self-helmed Great Dane is more than ever a man for our time.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    70
    The cast is similarly impressive; they're American through and through, and thankfully refrain from affecting anything remotely resembling a British stage accent.
  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jessica Winter
    30
    An aura of dust and mothballs evidently leaves a capable cast feeling woozy.

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