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entertainment1d ago
Ignore the awards – Hamnet is artificial and manipulative Shakespeare fan fiction
- The Independent argues Hamnet is emotionally manipulative, not nuanced in its grief portrayal.
- The review praises Buckley’s commitment but says the performance is hampered by a blunt script.
- The piece compares Hamnet to Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, noting the film shifts focus and includes Shakespearean ‘IP’ elements.
- The review criticizes the score and editing as overbearing, reducing subtext and nuance.
- The piece notes Zhao’s prior Nomadland success contrasted with a more literal, less subtle approach in Hamnet.
- The reviewer claims Hamnet is designed to be universally relatable but fails to deliver depth.
- The article asserts the film introduces an origin story for Hamlet’s soliloquy and includes three witches from Macbeth.
- The Independent highlights a perceived mismatch between the source material and the film’s execution.
- The review notes the film leans into ‘IP’ references to boost accessibility and prestige.
- The article claims the film substitutes emotional authenticity with overt, obvious cues.
- Overall, the review questions whether Hamnet’s aim to universalize grief succeeds creatively.
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