Hamlet (1964)
I’m notorious for my dislike of Shakespeare. I’ve often said the only Shakespeare I like is 10 Things I Hate About You. When I watched Richard Burton’s Hamlet, everything changed.
Burton’s energy level is unbelievable. He practically bounces right out of the screen to personally tell each audience member his vision. It’s incredible to watch, and incredible to know he gave that same performance every night for 137 nights on Broadway, a record. This taping of a live performance was stylistically filmed as a “rehearsal”, so the sets are minimalistic, and everyone is wearing street clothes. Normally, I don’t like when period pieces are modernized, but in this case, Richard Burton could have been wearing a clown costume and I still would have loved it.
Richard Burton is the first and only person in the world to make me understand Shakespearian language. I don’t know how he does it. He embodies the meaning behind the confusing words and opens a whole new world for the audience. It’s incredible.
If you like Shakespeare, watch it. If you like Richard Burton, watch it. And if you like the Hamlet story, regardless of how many other versions you’ve seen and which one you think is your favorite, watch it. It will become your new favorite. Frankly, it’s the best.
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More Richard Burton movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1948's Hamlet here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1964's Hamlet at Elsinor here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1996's Hamlet here!
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 2000's Hamlet here!
Burton’s energy level is unbelievable. He practically bounces right out of the screen to personally tell each audience member his vision. It’s incredible to watch, and incredible to know he gave that same performance every night for 137 nights on Broadway, a record. This taping of a live performance was stylistically filmed as a “rehearsal”, so the sets are minimalistic, and everyone is wearing street clothes. Normally, I don’t like when period pieces are modernized, but in this case, Richard Burton could have been wearing a clown costume and I still would have loved it.
Richard Burton is the first and only person in the world to make me understand Shakespearian language. I don’t know how he does it. He embodies the meaning behind the confusing words and opens a whole new world for the audience. It’s incredible.
If you like Shakespeare, watch it. If you like Richard Burton, watch it. And if you like the Hamlet story, regardless of how many other versions you’ve seen and which one you think is your favorite, watch it. It will become your new favorite. Frankly, it’s the best.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "FleurRinna Guta" for posting!
More Richard Burton movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1948's Hamlet here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1964's Hamlet at Elsinor here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1996's Hamlet here!
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 2000's Hamlet here!