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Hamlet
1964·Movie
Hamlet fingerprint
Masterful craft, high energy, a touch of humor.
Energy
Tense
- Tension8
- Spectacle6
- Violence5
Heart
Profoundly sad and deeply moving
- Melancholy10
- Pathos9
- Catharsis8
Humor
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay5
- Satire & Parody3
- Dark Humor2
World
History, the mind, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
- World Immersion9
- Dialogue Centrality9
- Rewatchability8
Craft
Standout characters, direction, and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Character Depth10
- Direction9
- Acting9
Style
Standout cinematography, editing, and score
- Cinematography9
- Editing8
- Music Composition8
Energy
HighTense
Hamlet is tense.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumProfoundly sad and deeply moving
Emotionally, it's profoundly sad, deeply moving, and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Melancholy10Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos9Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis8Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Character Depth10Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Related traits
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
World
HighHistory, the mind, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around history, the mind, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
All world traits
- World Immersion9Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical10Period settings and real events.
- Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
Very highStandout characters, direction, and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The characters, direction, and performances stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Character Depth10Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting9Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality9Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity9Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Homage & Reference9Allusions to other works.
- Educational8Informative and instructive.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout cinematography, editing, and score
Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and score stand out.
All style traits
- Cinematography9Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
Shakespeare's 17th century masterpiece about the "Melancholy Dane" was given one of its best screen treatments by Soviet director Grigori Kozintsev. Kozintsev's Elsinore was a real castle in Estonia, utilized metaphorically as the "stone prison" of the mind wherein Hamlet must confine himself in order to avenge his father's death. Hamlet himself is portrayed (by Innokenti Smoktunovsky) as the sole sensitive intellectual in a world made up of debauchers and revellers. Several of Kozintsev directorial choices seem deliberately calculated to inflame the purists: Hamlet's delivers his "To be or not to be" soliloquy with his back to the camera, allowing the audience to fill in its own interpretations.
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Is Hamlet worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Hamlet rated?
ViolenceSuicide themes
Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.
How long is Hamlet?
2 h 20 min
Hamlet runs 2 h 20 min.
What language is Hamlet in?
Russian
It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.
What tropes does Hamlet use?
Hoist by His Own PetardYou Are Already DeadAll Deaths FinalClear My NameBlack-and-Gray MoralityAlternate HistorySelf-Soothing SongAbusive ParentsI Cannot Self-TerminatePre-Mortem One-LinerSuicide by SeaAnachronism Stewand 285 more
TV Tropes lists 297 storytelling tropes for Hamlet, including Hoist by His Own Petard, You Are Already Dead, All Deaths Final.