- Actors: Gabriel Byrne, Helen Mirren, Christian Bale, Brian Cox, Steven Waddington
- Directors: Gabriel Axel
- Writers: Gabriel Axel, Erik Kjersgaard, Saxo Grammaticus
- Producers: Denis Wigman, Kees Kasander, Kenneth Madsen, Sylvaine Sainderichin
- Format: PAL, Full Screen, Dolby, Digital Sound
- Language Danish, English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Prism
- DVD Release Date: 3 Sep 2001
- Run Time: 85 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000063VCK
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 33,846 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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The first time I saw this film it was on TV and about 3 a.m. Though it was late, it caught my attention and it became one of my favourite films with one of my favourite actors, Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects, Miller's Crossing). The film is basically Hamlet's real life, in his real time. You will not be attending a Shakespearian lecture or a Scandinavian History lesson, although you could get a bit of knowledge of the two. You will be watching and enjoying a very good film that without using any special effects tells a story that happens to be real; and it does it with a very good srcipt, good acting, perfect set up... If there is something wrong in this film I have not noticed it. It is deffinately worth watching it
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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this is the retelling of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'that has stood the test of time. It's simply done, placing Hamlet, or Amlad, in a reconstruction of how history mighy have been. With a mindblowing cast of British actors, Gabriel Byrne, Helen Mirren, Andy Serkis, Christian Bale, Brian Cox - to name but a few. And there's not a duff performance from any of them. Even Beckinsale, who is a rather pallid actress at best, brings charm and innocence to her role as a royal daughter. Byrne is on top form as the sneaky villian who kills Amlad's father and brother, charming the dead man's widow (Helen Mirren) and seizing the throne to Jutland. Amlad (Bale) pretends insanity to outwit him and is sent to England where he acquits himself well by fighting on the Earl (?) of Lindsay's (Cox)side & defeating his enemies, later claiming Gertrude (Beckinsale) as his bride. He returns triumpant to Jutland and - well, if you want to know what happens, buy the dvd! There is a fair bit of fighting and some nudity, but purists needn't worry, it is all in context. I have had this on my shelf for some years until I finally got around to it, and i am glad I did. Recommended!
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This film, though a bit low budget, is interesting for telling the original scandinavian tale that was to inspire Shakespeare's Hamlet. The cast is good, and the costumes and locations a good attempt. More of a curio than a classic, but worth a look for anyone interested in the source of the play.
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VERY interesting
The first movie where you'll not hear "to be or not to be" from Hamlet. A story of "how it was in real. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Inna
A great 90's movie
I just watched this movie, and the first minutes I was like omg what kinda of a low budget movie is this gonna be, but!From the moment Amled "goes insane" it is really good! Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Anja Schmidt
Odd But Very Good.
I bought this item and watched it last night, I thought it was different to the tale of Hamlet that I knew but it is well worth trying out. Read more
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