
Reviews — Ophelia
Audience write-ups from TMDB
CinemaSerf
I need to begin by stating that this isn’t a particularly strong film; however, it attempts to present Shakespeare to viewers who might not otherwise experience Olivier, Branagh, or McKellan delivering the complete work, including Yorick's skull, and for that purpose alone, it deserves consideration. The story unfolds from "Ophelia’s" (Daisy Ridley) point of view, charting her experiences as she is taken under the ca…
SWITCH.
The movie ‘Ophelia’ proved to be acceptable as a diversion, though it falls short of capturing the complexities found in Shakespeare's play. It fails to show Hamlet's intelligence, Polonius's manipulative behavior, or Claudius's internal conflict. While technically impressive across all aspects of its production, the film misses the genuine depth and richness that characterize Shakespeare’s writing.


