Lycoming Critic’s Corner takes a periodic look at timely and interesting films. No doubt Cumberbatch’s staging - which runs a walloping 217 minutes - will have many fine and memorable scenes as well. Hamlets Plot (02:52) Tennant relates the plot of 'Hamlet' with scenes from the 1990. Shakespeares Baggage (02:18) Tennant visits a gift shop with souvenirs, books and movies related to Shakespeares plays. That always seems to be the case with just about any version of this endlessly fascinating play. Actor David Tennant prepares himself to take on the role of Hamlet with the Royal Shakespeare Company. There’s no such thing as a perfect “Hamlet,” but each of these brings something new and interesting to the table.

This version has the added benefit of a very young Michael Caine as Horatio, an even younger-looking Donald Sutherland as Fortinbras and sensational work by Robert Shaw as Claudius best known as the tough sea captain from “Jaws,” Shaw shows off his Shakespearean background with a gripping and nuanced performance.

Plummer is excellent, and the authentic backdrops - including a night scene filmed by the ocean! - really add zest and vitality to the proceedings. Entitled “Hamlet at Elsinore,” it was staged live for television in 1964, performed on location at the actual Danish castle where the play takes place.

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