Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
1991 Directed by Tom Stoppard
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Two minor characters from the play, "Hamlet" stumble around unaware of their scripted lives and unable to deviate from them.
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Have you ever read/watched Hamlet and wondered what those two guys Rosencrantz and Guildenstern did during the play/film aside from their brief amount of time? Me neither, but this manages to exist and it's pretty amazing.
Brilliant chemistry between Gary Oldman and Tim Roth, fantastic cast, witty and clever dialogue, hilarious moments, smart script and a facinating story to boot. A terrific gem. Something the Bard himself would be proud of.
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Probably should've brushed up on Hamlet before watching this (I have a rather... vague idea of the plot outskirts, but I've never seen or read it), but I enjoyed it a lot regardless. Roth and Goldman are great, and the dialogue was really funny sometimes.
Will have to rewatch this after a viewing of Hamlet; I think I'll enjoy it much more then.
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A metaception movie about two bumbling characters. The humor is very buffoonish and often lingers on too long like bad SNL skits. The movie drags on and didn't need to be almost 2 hours.
Occasionally some of the parts have clever dialog/witty banter.
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Tim Roth and Gary Oldman are lively and energetic as the title characters of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, wherein two minor roles from Hamlet are given center stage for absurdist musings on...well, everything. They're certainly livelier and more energetic than the film itself, adapted by Tom Stoppard from his own play. This is, to date, Stoppard's only directorial effort, and it's easy to see why: he treats his camera as if it's beyond the point. And in a way, it is. Though I've never seen the play, it's easy to tell that this material was never meant to be performed offstage, that it could only be diminished by being filmed and shown in movie theaters or on TVs. The whole…
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My favorite slacker duo.
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Hamlet's a prick.
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Tim Roth and Gary Oldman are lively and energetic as the title characters of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, wherein two minor roles from Hamlet are given center stage for absurdist musings on...well, everything. They're certainly livelier and more energetic than the film itself, adapted by Tom Stoppard from his own play. This is, to date, Stoppard's only directorial effort, and it's easy to see why: he treats his camera as if it's beyond the point. And in a way, it is. Though I've never seen the play, it's easy to tell that this material was never meant to be performed offstage, that it could only be diminished by being filmed and shown in movie theaters or on TVs. The whole…
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Tom Stoppard is one of the most brilliant playwrights in history. This movie is based on his play of the same name. It's basically a retelling of Shakespeare's
"Hamlet" from the point of view of two minor characters in the play, named Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are buddies who aren't really sure where they are or what they are supposed to be doing. They interpret clues and memory fragments to figure out they are supposed to figure out what is bothering their friend, Hamlet.
This movie is essentially a puzzle box. Once you figure out one layer of meaning, you unlock a second layer of meaning. That will intersect with a third layer, which may illuminate something else…
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The fantastic concept of the play translates well to the screen, with Oldman and Roth perfectly cast as the everyman savants of the title. Some bits are still a little stagey and a couple of times it does threaten to disappear up its' own arse but there are more than enough great ideas and moments to keep it interesting and irreverant.
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An unusual little gem I discovered whilst having a Tim Roth-othon, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is quite unlike anything I've seen before. The originality of this film prompted me to give it extra star, as there is something both incredibly indulging, yet alienating about the narrative and style of storytelling. The profound philosophical questions raised by the two main characters, who often speak of life, death and the significance of one's self, also amount to some truly wonderful bits of dialogue and witty banter. It may not be everyone's cup of tea and a tad confusing if you are completely unfamiliar with Shakespeare's Hamlet, but, personally, I rather enjoyed the adventure! The 'Questions' match is one of many scenes I had a good chuckle at too.
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Publiqué el 24/01/2010:
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Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Stoppard, 1990)
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A metaception movie about two bumbling characters. The humor is very buffoonish and often lingers on too long like bad SNL skits. The movie drags on and didn't need to be almost 2 hours.
Occasionally some of the parts have clever dialog/witty banter.
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A meditative but fascinating existential journey through Hamlet as seen by two minor characters. Slow in the beginning, but dreamlike and engrossing if you let yourself enjoy it.
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Play, Drama, Tragedy