This re-telling of Hamlet goes back to the original Danish source material. The opening scenario remains the same: Hamlet's father murdered by his brother who then weds the widowed mother. Hamlet must discover his strength and leadership that will allow him to regain his rightful throne. Don't expect an ending which matches the Bard's though, this is more like a true Viking epic.Written by
Victor R. Volkman <sysop@HAL9K.com>
The movie is a not a version of the Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. It is the adaptation of an old Scandinavian legend (written down by medieval Danish historian) about the prince Amleth or Amlóði (which means "mad" in Old Norse) who pretend to be insane in order to get revenge. It is this plot Shakespeare borrowed from to create Hamlet. See more »
Goofs
On the day Hardvendel dies, Fenge receives a significant cut wound to his upper left arm. The very next day, after Hardvendel's funeral, Fenge is seen stripped in a sauna and there is no trace of the wound whatsoever. See more »
Quotes
Geruth:
What have you done?
Amled:
And you mother? What have you done?
Geruth:
You've regained your senses.
Amled:
You can't regained what you've never lost. I'm in my right mind, I always have been. But where has your mind been, and where have your eyes been?
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Crazy Credits
The director would like to thank Extras for their patience and cooperation. See more »
When I got over the initial surprise of what this movie was,(for some reason the writers of the blurb on the tape packaging don't want you to know), I found myself enjoying it.
This is not Shakespeare's Hamlet, with poetry, dramatic speeches and opportunities for showy histrionics but a steadily paced re-telling of the original Norse legend.
It's not for everybody but I found the combination of bleak Jutland scenery, calm voice-over narration and the momentum of the Royal intrigues fascinating and hypnotic.
Good acting by the principals.
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When I got over the initial surprise of what this movie was,(for some reason the writers of the blurb on the tape packaging don't want you to know), I found myself enjoying it.
This is not Shakespeare's Hamlet, with poetry, dramatic speeches and opportunities for showy histrionics but a steadily paced re-telling of the original Norse legend.
It's not for everybody but I found the combination of bleak Jutland scenery, calm voice-over narration and the momentum of the Royal intrigues fascinating and hypnotic.
Good acting by the principals.