Riz Ahmed's Modern Hamlet: A Corporate Tragedy

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Riz Ahmed steps into the role of Hamlet in a fresh modern take on Shakespeare's classic,

set in today's Cutthroat Corporate London.

This version swaps Royal Denmark for a wealthy South Asian real estate dynasty called Elson

or Property.

Ahmed's prince kicks off grieving his father's sudden death at 877, fuelling a revenge

plot against his scheming uncle.

The film clocks in at 114 minutes, rated R for violence, suicide, drugs, and language,

and hits theaters April 10th.

Directed with a pare-down vibe, it draws heavy vibes from shows like Succession, making

Ahmed's jittery, fast-talking Hamlet feel like a kin to.

Kendall Roy

The story dives into family power grabs, ghostly demands for vengeance on a dark rooftop,

and skips deeper dives into social issues like evicted tent, cities.

Critics note the cast shines, with Timothy Spall stealing scenes as a bloody-ended polonious

and morphe Clark as a sideline ophelia missing her big, mad moment.

Supporting players like Joe Owens ramp up the action as laertes, keeping energy high

despite some uneven spots.

Standout moments include Ahmed's intents to be or not to be, soliloquy, speeding down

a motorway in his BMW, a dazzling dance take on the fills.

Play within a play in a ceremonial street procession.

The bloody finale unfolds cleverly in a family dining room, poison style, true to the

tragedy's end.

This Hamlet rushes forward with edge in style, blending old bard with new grit perfect fuel

for debates on whether to stream or catch a big scream.