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In the Bleak Midwinter (A Midwinter's Tale) (1995)

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When his professional career hits a lull, an actor attempts to revitalize his career by staging a production of Hamlet, directed by and starring himself. Director and star Kenneth Branagh would in fact release his own film version of Shakespeare's classic play a year later, but this comedy provides his fictional counterpart with far less in terms of production value. Lacking money and time, he recruits a rather motley group of drunks, incompetents, and oddballs, including a middle-aged female

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Comedy

Kenneth Branagh

Oct 22, 1996

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All Critics (29) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (17) | Rotten (2)

[An] inoffensive trifle.

January 1, 2000 Comment
USA Today
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Excellent, hilarious bookend to Branagh's Hamlet. If you or someone you love is in theatre, you must watch.

February 9, 2005 Comment
Needcoffee.com

One of Branagh's most charming works too little seen.

November 24, 2003 Comment
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A nice viewing alternative to the usual Christmas pap, and goes well with a fireplace and a snowy December day.

March 19, 2003 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
eFilmCritic.com

Delivers a bittersweet portrait of the trials and surprising rewards that come with being part of a theatre company.

August 27, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice

A seriously funny ensemble farce.

July 26, 2002 Comment
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Audience Reviews for In the Bleak Midwinter (A Midwinter's Tale)

I loved it. I wish he'd filmed a version of Hamlet with this cast using these sets, etc. I liked his version of Hamlet, but I would have loved to see this cast's take on the play.

September 15, 2007
jazzmonk

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A brilliant comedic look into the lives of a rag tag group of actors stumbling upon the shakespearian stage. Featuring the directing talent of Kenneth Branagh, quick one liners, and possibly the most awkward audition scene in cinema (besides Waiting For Guffman of course).

December 25, 2011

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