Hamlet
Passion, Betrayal, Revenge, A hostile takeover is underway.
Directed by Michael Almereyda
Produced by Miramax, double A Films
A dark, cerebral modern retelling of Hamlet that transposes Shakespeare's meditation on revenge, madness, and mortality into a contemporary New York corporate setting.
Modern day adaptation of Shakespeare's immortal story about Hamlet's plight to avenge his father's murder in New York City.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Hamlet
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hamlet
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hamlet, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hamlet, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hamlet, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
