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Hamlet, 2000

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julia Stiles

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

Written by: Michael Almereyda

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 112 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.0

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Hamlet can be described as cynical, clever, and contemplative. The plot revolves around couples, deadly occurences, and love and romance. The main genre is drama. In terms of style, Hamlet is experimental. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in Denmark and New York. Hamlet takes place in the 1990s. It is adapted from a play.

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Ethan Hawke stars in this modern update of Shakespeare's classic play. He portrays a young filmmaker in New York City who struggles to gain power of his deceased father's company, even as the new boss (Kyle MacLachlan) manages to take total control of the proceedings. Michael Almereyda's (NADJA) film is another stylized adaptation of the Bard's words, featuring standout performances by the entire cast. For other modern Shakespeare adaptations, see Baz Luhrmann's ROMEO AND JULIET and Julie Taymor's TITUS.