Ophelia
2018, Romance/Drama, 1h 54m
138 Reviews Fewer than 50 Verified RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Flawed yet intriguing, Ophelia uses Hamlet as the starting point for a noble attempt to offer a misunderstood character long-overdue agency. Read critic reviews
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As a rebellious and motherless child, Ophelia is taken into Elsinore Castle by Queen Gerturde as one of her most trusted ladies-in-waiting. Soon enough, Ophelia captures the affections of the young Prince Hamlet. A passionate romance secretly kindles between the two as the kingdom is on the brink of war amidst its own political intrigue and betrayal. When Hamlet's father is murdered and the prince begins to unravel, Ophelia sharply navigates the rules of power in Denmark.
Cast & Crew
Daisy Ridley
Ophelia
Ophelia
Naomi Watts
Gertrude, Mechtild
Gertrude, Mechtild
Clive Owen
Claudius
Claudius
George MacKay
Hamlet
Hamlet
Tom Felton
Laertes
Laertes
Devon Terrell
Horatio
Horatio
Critic Reviews for Ophelia
Audience Reviews for Ophelia
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May 12, 2020A feminist reinterpretation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia is a compelling new vision of this classic tale. The film follows a young girl named Ophelia who becomes a lady-in-waiting to the Queen and is soon drawn into the court's politics and has a torrid love affair with the Queen's son. Starring Daisy Ridley, Naomi Watts, and Clive Owen, the film has a pretty solid cast that gives good performances. And the writers do an impressive job at honoring the original material and themes while adding in a few twists. Also, the sets and costumes are especially well-done, and the score is remarkably evocative. While it takes a few liberties, Ophelia proves to be a fresh and provocative take on Shakespeare's work.Dann M Super Reviewer
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