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Hamlet [DVD] [1990]

DVD ~ MacIntyre Dixon
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  • Actors: MacIntyre Dixon, Rene Rivera, Bill Camp, Peter Francis James, Robert Murch
  • Directors: Kevin Kline
  • Writers: William Shakespeare
  • Producers: Iris Merlis, Kimberly Myers, Lesli Klainberg
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Metrodome Distribution
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Feb 2004
  • Run Time: 167 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000171RTK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,552 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Arguably Shakespeare’s and theatre’s greatest work, the tragedy of Hamlet’s quest to admonish his uncle and seek revenge for his father’s murder remains a breathless, tense and endlessly rich tale that continues to enthrall and inspire. With television director Kirk Browning, Kevin Kline adapts, directs and stars in this indelible production of Shakespeare’s most famous play with a daring and depth few of his American contemporaries seem prepared to match.

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  • Running Time: 163 minutes


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5.0 out of 5 stars An Recommended Production, 13 Feb 2005
By John Standish (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Kevin Kline's Hamlet is a surprisingly good production of the play. Shakespeare is an oral dramatist, much of whose power relies upon the vocal modulation of the lines. This is not easy for an American cast as their accent, flat and spoken from the top of the mouth, makes the expression of subtle emotions difficult. Too often high emotion is expressed not by modulation but by screeching the lines. Because the camera work is close, Kline and the other actors overcome this with sheer and effective intensity of expression. Cuts have been made, none serious and certainly not the butchery perpetrated by Laurence Olivier. Neither do we have the 'prequel' and over-acting of Mel Gibson's version.

So, if you want a faithful rendering of the play by competent actors who know their characters and can portray them as real people rather than stereotypes, I can recommend this production. Ophelia's 'mad scene' is particularly good, Polonius is reliably creepy and Claudius is believably competent. Hamlet's ambition is made clear, the bedroom scene with Gertrude is intense and Horatio is an excellent contrast to Hamlet. The settings are simple and do not distract from the action. I have nothing but praise for the version.

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5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars From the Broadway theater archive, 27 Mar 2005
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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William Shakespeare's Hamlet directed and starring Kevin Kline.
We have seen this play many times, sometimes abridged, and many adoptions by various artists and groups, such as Sir Laurence Oliver, Richard Burton, Dame Judith Anderson, Nicol Williamson, Richard Chamberlain, Derek Jacobi, Campbell Scott, Mel Gibson, even (icky poo) Ethan Hawke. Each brings a unique plus that makes it hard to say which is best. And threatened to be played by Shelley Long in "Outrageous Fortune"
That said Kevin Kline is top notch. One attribute is that this version seemingly uncut is spoken clear. Maybe because it is a stage version filmed close enough that they did not have to shout.

When Kevin builds up in the close-up you forget all the trivial things like Hamlet's age. And you actually feel that you are there.
Prince Hamlet loses his father the king. It is unnerving to him that his mother should marry his uncle so soon that the funeral baked meat set the wedding table. Then comes the shocker. His father's ghost suggested that the uncle and wife did him in while asleep. How will hamlet handle this news and what consequence will it have on the people around him?
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