Hamlet Goes Business

About This Movie

Hamlet Goes Business is a whimsical take on the classic Shakespearean tragedy, infused with Aki Kaurismäki's deadpan humor and distinctive visual style. The pacing is deliberately languid, allowing the absurdity of Hamlet’s rubber duck dilemma to sink in. You’ve got this bizarre juxtaposition of existential dread and corporate greed, all while Hamlet contemplates not just revenge but his place in this ludicrously trivial world. The performances are wonderfully understated; the cast delivers lines with a kind of nonchalance that makes the more absurd moments all the more striking. Plus, the practical effects used for the rubber ducks lend an odd charm that makes it quite memorable, in a way you really don’t expect from a film adapting Hamlet. It’s quirky and thoughtful, in a unique Kaurismäki fashion.

A unique blend of Shakespeare and corporate satire · Not your typical adaptation of Hamlet · Watch for the dry humor and visual style