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  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • Artisan Home Entertainment
  • 2 h 58 m
  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • Artisan Home Entertainment
  • 2 h 58 m

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)

Directed By: Campbell Scott, Eric Simonson

Written By: William Shakespeare, Eric Simonson

  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • Artisan Home Entertainment
  • 2 h 58 m
  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • Artisan Home Entertainment
  • 2 h 58 m

Hamlet

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
67
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 5 User Ratings
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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)

Directed By: Campbell Scott, Eric Simonson

Written By: William Shakespeare, Eric Simonson

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
67
83% Positive
5 Reviews
0% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
67
83% Positive
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0% Mixed
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17% Negative
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90
Mr. Scott's is something that must be seen. It is, in a word, compelling.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
88
You can tell this is a smart take on Hamlet from the first wordless opening shots.
By Jonathan Foreman FULL REVIEW
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.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
70
The cast is similarly impressive; they're American through and through, and thankfully refrain from affecting anything remotely resembling a British stage accent.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
63
As for Scott, his rather wry interpretation is competent, but neither daring nor insightful enough to arouse any great passion.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
30
An aura of dust and mothballs evidently leaves a capable cast feeling woozy.
By Jessica Winter FULL REVIEW

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20% Negative
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Production Company Hallmark Entertainment, Spare Room Productions
Release Date Aug 17, 2001
Duration 2 h 58 m
Rating Not Rated
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