Hamlet
Cowboy Booking International | Release Date: August 17, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
67
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
0
Negative:
1
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90
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Mr. Scott's is something that must be seen. It is, in a word, compelling. Read full review
88
New York PostJonathan Foreman
You can tell this is a smart take on Hamlet from the first wordless opening shots. Read full review
80
VarietyDennis Harvey
In one of the most accessible versions of Hamlet yet committed to film, Campbell Scott's self-helmed Great Dane is more than ever a man for our time. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
The cast is similarly impressive; they're American through and through, and thankfully refrain from affecting anything remotely resembling a British stage accent. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
As for Scott, his rather wry interpretation is competent, but neither daring nor insightful enough to arouse any great passion. Read full review
30
Village VoiceJessica Winter
An aura of dust and mothballs evidently leaves a capable cast feeling woozy. Read full review
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