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Hamlet with Riz Ahmed Premieres in Brazil and Receives Critical Acclaim
Hamlet with Riz Ahmed premieres in Brazil on Prime Video. See what the main reviews say and why the adaptation divides the audience.
TL;DR
- The film updates Shakespeare's Hamlet to contemporary London, focusing on family disputes and power struggles within a real estate development company.
- Riz Ahmed stars as Hamlet, with the cast also including Morfydd Clark and Joe Alwyn.
- Critics like The New York Times, RogerEbert.com, and The Guardian have praised the film's dynamic cinematic approach and Ahmed's performance.
- Some critics note that the adaptation sacrifices some of the play's original philosophical depth and emotional nuances for a faster pace.
- The film is available on Amazon Prime Video in Brazil.
- Audience reception is more divided than critical reception, with lower approval ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.