REVIEW: Hamlet

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REVIEW: Hamlet

Posted: 9/13/09 at 7:10pm

I'm sorry to be writing just a quick blurb. I'll write a full review later tonight. But, in a word: BORING. Jude Law's soliloquies were great. He shows a lot of genuine rage but not enough humanity or humor to make you care. Everyone else is bland, bland, bland with a moment or two from each of them that is right on the money. The lighting and set nearly put me to sleep with all its starkness and shadows. And the unnecessary sound effects and music were just stupid.

VERY big disappointment.

#2

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 7:13pm

Really? Cause I thought "Hamlet" was going to be this season's Legally Blonde! Silly Brits, when will they know good theatre?

#3

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 7:17pm

I thought you had to like the show though, because your avatar is HAMLET. I'm confused!!

#4

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 7:18pm

Wow that's disappointing.

#5

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 7:19pm

I'm an enigma, RyToast.

#6

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:37pm

Can't wait for the RSC's production with David Tennant and Patrick Stewart to be released on dvd. *EXCITED*

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#7

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:39pm

This is a production that was brought over on name recognition.

#8

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:39pm

The lighting and set nearly put you to sleep? Do you have sleep apnea?

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#9

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:42pm

I can get how lighting would help put one to sleep but how does a set make one tired. Was it made out of Magic Eye photographs?

#10

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:45pm

"The lighting and set nearly put you to sleep? Do you have sleep apnea?"

Unless he was already asleep, sleep apnea wouldn't be a problem for him.

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#11

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:46pm

Despite this negative review, I can't wait to see this HAMLET. Jude Law is a personal friend of mine and I know how much this production means to him.

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Updated On: 9/13/09 at 08:46 PM

#12

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:48pm

Ya know, I kinda agree with Color the Hours. It wasn't bad, it was just not what I expected. I was a bit let down also.

I wish they would have brought over David Tennant's version instead.

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#13

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:49pm

I bet Jude gets a Tony nod regardless of reviews.

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#14

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 8:50pm

"Can't wait for the RSC's production with David Tennant and Patrick Stewart to be released on dvd. *EXCITED* "

Same here.

#15

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 9:03pm

Yeah, it was boring in London too. Sorry for sending this one over to you guys, hopefully we'll make it up by sending something good next time, like WAR HORSE.

#16

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 9:08pm

"The lighting and set nearly put me to sleep..."

To sleep, perchance to dream...?

#17

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 9:09pm

Hahah, joshy! I actually have my fingers crossed for Jerusalem to be sent over!

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#18

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 9:22pm

Actually, KAD, people with undiagnosed sleep apnea fall asleep unexpectedly because they are so exhausted from not getting quality sleep at night. They can fall asleep while driving, on public transportation, and the minute lights go down in any situation.

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#19

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 10:00pm

If staring at stone gray walls and cold lighting don't put you to sleep, I don't know what will.

#20

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 10:02pm

Maybe stick to the genius of Bye Bye Birdie next time?

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#21

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 10:06pm

That was almost too clever for my highly underdeveloped theatre pallet.

#22

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 10:06pm

Maybe stick to the genius of Bye Bye Birdie next time?

BURN!

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Updated On: 9/13/09 at 10:06 PM

#23

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 10:11pm

>That was almost too clever for my highly underdeveloped theatre pallet.<

Surely you mean palate?

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#24

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 10:15pm

Spell check on my phone has fun replacing words. My bad. Or rather, my phone's bad.

#25

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Posted: 9/13/09 at 10:28pm

Mary Stuart had cold lighting and a black wall, but I was enthralled both times I saw it, so I wouldn't blame it on the design.

How long was it?