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Ophelia Movie Review

Name: Ophelia Movie Review
Item: Ophelia
Rating: 4
Author: Giridharan M

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Review for the film " Ophelia"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 1 Hour 47 Minutes

Certificate: U

Released: 28-06-2019

Genre: Romance, Drama

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CAST & CREW

Tom Felton

Daisy Ridley

Naomi Watts

Steven Price

Ehren Kruger

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Producer:

Daniel Bobker

Ehren Kruger

Sarah Curtis

Music Director:

Steven Price

Editor:

Luke Dunkley

Director:

Claire McCarthy

Supporting Actress:

Daisy Ridley

Naomi Watts

Director of Photography:

Denson Baker

Supporting Actor:

Tom Felton

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“Ophelia” is scripted by Semi Chellas. Claire McCarthy directed the film. Daniel Bobker, Sarah Curtis, Ehren Kruger Ehren Kruger is a noted American screenwriter and >> Read More... , and Paul Hanson produced the film in association with Covert Media, Bert Marcus Productions, Bobker / Kruger Films, Forthcoming Films, and Freebury Productions. Denson Baker cranked the camera, and Luke Dunkley edited the film. Steven Price Steven Price was born on 22nd April 1977. He is a >> Read More... composed the music. IFC Films and Blue Finch Film Releasing distributed the film. The film features Daisy Ridley Daisy Ridley is a popular English actress. Her ful >> Read More... , Mia Quiney, Naomi Watts She is often known to be one of the most desirable >> Read More... , Anna Rust, Clive Owen Clive Owen is a famous English actor born in Keres >> Read More... , George MacKay, Jack Cunningham-Nuttall, Tom Felton Born in Epsom, England, on September 22, 1987, Tho >> Read More... , Calum O’Rourke, Devon Terrell, Nathaniel Parker, Dominic Mafham, Daisy Head, Sebastian De Souza, Noel Czuczor and Martin Angerbauernas.

Plot

In a kingdom of Elsinore, there was a wilful and free-spirited Ophelia. Queen Gertrude adores her, but the rest of the kingdom mocks her due to nobility. Ophelia's father works as a chief councillor to King Hamlet. Prince Hamlet falls in love with Ophelia, but their love story is short as his behaviour changes after he returns to his studies. At the same time, Hamlet’s uncle Claudius tries his best to make Gertrude fall in love with him. Ophelia was told by Queen Gertrude to bring tonic from the healer Mechtild. While getting her tonic, she overhears the fight between king and queen. Later in the morning, the king dies from a venomous snake bite. This results in Claudius being the king, which leads him to marry Queen Gertrude. Hamlet is angry with this news and considers it foul play. What happens to the kingdom of Elsinore? How will Ophelia manage this situation? The rest of the story deals with it.

Star Performance

Daisy Ripley, as Ophelia did an incredible performance in the film. Her journey to escape from the happening kingdom of Elsinore. Everything about her role was perfect. Her detailing of the character in the film was outstanding. Naomi Watts, as Gertrude / Mechtild, did a fantastic performance in the movie. She shows the nature of how Gertrude and Mechtild. Her acting will amuse the audience during the film. Her innocence was factual and natural. One would hate Clive Owen, as Claudius, after watching this movie. That much impact he made in the whole movie. His appearance as the evil uncle was scary, horrifying, and, at the same time, creepy. He was a perfect antagonist in the film. George MacKay, as Hamlet, did a remarkable performance in the movie. All the other actors were as good as the main lead actors.

Analysis

The storyline of the film was great, dramatic, tragic, and entertaining —the film focuses on the central theme of Ophelia’s perspective. The film is based on a novel by Lisa Klein. The film did justice to Shakespeare's Hamlet. It was inspired by Hamlet. The storyline was a bit confusing to the audience. The dialogue was in modern English. The costumes designed for the actors were perfect in the film. The dramatic nature of the film is maintained from the start till the end. The film has a fair amount of romance in it. The cinemagraphy and sets were perfect in the movie. The storyline was interesting, with a good amount of character development. The songs were perfect in the movie. The direction in the movie was beautiful. The background music and songs play a significant role in the movie. The dialogue was excellent.

What’s There?

• The film uses the historical drama concept significantly.

• The film did not go beyond the theme.

• The actors were perfect in the film

• The cinematography was brilliant in the film.

• The storyline was interesting and engaging in the film

What’s Not There?

• The movie is full of confusion.

• The storyline of the film seems to be expected.

Verdict

The film is interesting, with an excellent star cast. Those who love historical drama movies will love it.