I usually really like retellings; especially of classic literature but this film just didn't do anything for me. I do appreciate the beautiful cinematography and I see that there were some perfectly acted scenes. However, I just felt like the story wasn't one that needed to be told. It's the story of Hamlet told from the perspective of his lover Ophelia and I just didn't get it.
A feminist reinterpretation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Ophelia is a compelling new vision of this classic tale. The film follows a young girl named Ophelia who becomes a lady-in-waiting to the Queen and is soon drawn into the court’s politics and has a torrid love affair with the Queen’s son. Starring Daisy Ridley, Naomi Watts, and Clive Owen, the film has a pretty solid cast that gives good performances. And the writers do an impressive job at honoring the original material and themes while adding in a few twists. Also, the sets and costumes are especially well-done, and the score is remarkably evocative. While it takes a few liberties, Ophelia proves to be a fresh and provocative take on Shakespeare’s work.
Takes a few liberties with the source text, but that's okay, as this is a refreshingly different take on the classic play.
Shout by Nancy L DraperVIP 8BlockedParent2022-05-09T14:28:18Z
I think a 21st Century daughter of Shakespeare would be pleased with this retelling of HAMLET. The twist are interesting, the premise satisfying, the performances pleasing. Daisy Ridley and Naomi Watts are radiant. I give this film an 8 (life-affirming) out of 10 [retold Classic]