The story takes place in Denmark. Hamlet the prince is informed by the ghost of his father that his uncle was responsible for his father's death. His mother and his uncle get married before the funeral meats get cold. How will Hamlet deal with the situation and what effect will it have on others around him?
There are several trains of thought when it comes to the classics. One is that the play is written in stone and cannot be improved on; but what is the original? Another is to bring it up to date and make it contemporary; it loses all credibility, and the few attempts were disastrous. Another approach is to place people completely out of their depth like David Tennant ('Barty' Crouch Junior) in the role. You might as well let Madonna play Eva Perón. This presentation is unique in its staging by using actors in dual roles.
It gets even weirder as twin actors become the external representation of the characters' thoughts. Helen has an almost southern peach accent. The film is dark and minimalist. The words are the same, but the meaning is different. I am not sure of what corners were clipped if any. But it is definitely a product of its time. If you know Quentin Crisp the actor, it helps understand where the movie is coming from.
Anthony Meyer plays Hamlet and Laertes David Meyer plays Hamlet and Laertes Helen Mirren plays Ophelia and Gertrude.
There are several trains of thought when it comes to the classics. One is that the play is written in stone and cannot be improved on; but what is the original? Another is to bring it up to date and make it contemporary; it loses all credibility, and the few attempts were disastrous. Another approach is to place people completely out of their depth like David Tennant ('Barty' Crouch Junior) in the role. You might as well let Madonna play Eva Perón. This presentation is unique in its staging by using actors in dual roles.
It gets even weirder as twin actors become the external representation of the characters' thoughts. Helen has an almost southern peach accent. The film is dark and minimalist. The words are the same, but the meaning is different. I am not sure of what corners were clipped if any. But it is definitely a product of its time. If you know Quentin Crisp the actor, it helps understand where the movie is coming from.
Anthony Meyer plays Hamlet and Laertes David Meyer plays Hamlet and Laertes Helen Mirren plays Ophelia and Gertrude.