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Gibson's a great Dane !
This is a Hamlet that's easy on the eyes and the mind...if you don't have the time and stamina for Branagh's 4 hour version, and can't get hold of Olivier's exquisite 1948 film, this is the one for you ! Mel Gibson is excellent as Hamlet. He gives him humor and a masculine vigor, and the top-notch supporting cast is superb. I especially like Alan Bates..his lusty, murderous king is fabulous...and mention should be made of Nathaniel Parker's wonderful Laertes. David Watkin's cinematography is stunning, Ennio Morricone's score subtle and beautiful, and the production one of Zeffirelli's best. This is very enjoyable Shakespeare, even for those who normally don't like him, and I highly recommend this to parents who would like to introduce their teenagers to the Bard. Don't miss this glorious movie !

The way Hamlet should be!
This is an excellant film! It's the way Hamlet should be unlike the re-make that was set in New York a few or so years ago.
The cast is excellant and the costumes and castle setting is great! Just the way Shakespeare envisioned. Mel Gibson's performance is flawless. He should do more Shakespearian roles.
If you're going to get a film of Hamlet, this version starring Mel Gibson is all you need.

Wonderful DVD
Warner Bros. has really come through on this release. This DVD features an excellent transfer of this film. The source print is nearly immaculate, and there are no compression artifacts or edge enhancement to be found anywhere. The picture is sharp and life-like. Based solely on the VHS edition of the film, not having seen it on the big screen, I had no idea that the color scheme of the film was so vibrant and alive, but it comes through full force on the DVD. Many of the costumes and tapestries are stunningly beautiful.

Also, the extras on the DVD are really appreciated. The Making-Of documentary is a fifty minute video diary Mel made on the set as production progressed, and the brief Actor's Journey features a more recent Mel looking back on the film.

Would that all DVDs were done this thoughtfully and attentively.

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