For those who have not read/watched Hamlet, do yourself a favor and please do. If you don't have at least a working knowledge of the play, then this movie will make absolutely no sense and will fail to provide entertainment. It's not that the...
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For those who have not read/watched Hamlet, do yourself a favor and please do. If you don't have at least a working knowledge of the play, then this movie will make absolutely no sense and will fail to provide entertainment. It's not that the acting isn't superb (it is) or that the dialogue isn't witty (some of the best dialogue ever), just that there are so many scenes from and related to Hamlet that this can be considered a companion piece.

While trying not to provide any spoilers, there are still many things worth mentioning in regards to this masterpiece. A very short synopsis of the film: Two fellows wake up one morning to discover that they have no memory whatsoever about their past, what they are doing, or even their names. Along their travels they encounter an actor who keeps appearing wherever they go, and provides insight on what is actually going on.

The three leads are wonderful in their roles. In particular Richard Dreyfess manages to make the Actor funny and pathetic, while still being somewhat menacing. Plus a chance to see Gary Oldman and Tim Roth in their earlier days is a treat.

The acting without the dialogue would be nothing, and here is where the movie (and play) shines. This is a movie that is 99% dialogue, and it is worth every moment of it. Very philsophical arguments take place all the time, and manage to be thought provoking and humorous at the same time. And I don't know of anybody who has watched the film that has not played Question Tennis for themselves afterward. A scene not to be missed.

This movie is certainly not for everyone, but for those who like their comedy with a little intelligence, or for people who don't take offence at a little poking fun at the Bard's work, this is a must see.