All good! New, in perfect condition! I love shakespeare. I plan to teach classes with these DVDs. I'm looking forward to making more purchases with this vendor. Can't say enough great things.
I purchased this DVD as a gift for a close friend that had been wanting it. It arrived quickly and was packaged very nicely. My friend watched it shortly after I gave it to them and enjoyed it very much.
I saw this film before I decided to own it -- while Zeffirelli certainly hasn't made the definitive Hamlet, Mel Gibson does a surprisingly good job of playing Hamlet, and the DVD is a nice zippy version of what some people think of as a long dark play.
I never received my merchanise. The seller never returned my emails inquiring about this. I filed a complaint with PayPal but at the present have neither received my item nor received a return of my money.
I chose the Mel Gibson Hamlet DVD because I knew my college students would be able to relate to a contemporary star, so that would make Shakespeare's most famous play more accessible. Gibson gives a passionate portrayal of the Prince of Denmark. The scenery, music, and actors all make this play come alive.
Since the four-hour play was reduced to two hours, of course, some of the scenes were either deleted or left out, but all in all, this was a great presentation. The DVD itself is good because, as with most DVDs, there are all those great "extras," for example, Gibson himself discussing his role as Hamlet.
I highly recommend this DVD to all interested parties. I am thrilled to say that after most of my students actually read Shakespeare's play, they could actively enjoy the Hollywood version. Gibson should have won an Oscar for this one. Anyone who wants to view the most-performed play of all ages should purchase this DVD. Become more cultured!