HAMNET Movie Minute Review

This is Paul Salfen with your KLAK Movie Minute. In theaters now is Hamnet, one of the most touching films of the year that’s filled with some of the best performances you’ll see during awards season. Jessie Buckley is practically a shoo-in for Best Actress this year, with a dramatic and tearful turn as Shakespeare’s wife who is left alone to take care of their kids as he rises to success in London. Once a witchy free spirited forest wanderer, she is now a busy mom and although a great one, reaches a breaking point when the tragedy of the plague hits the family right before Hamlet gets its first performance. Beautifully shot and with the loving direction of Chloe Zhao and with a perfect score by Max Richter, Paul Mescal impresses as the legendary playwright and shows his range as well, making him a strong contender this year, too. Overall the life’s journey of romance and familial joy to tragedy and healing is heartbreaking and life-affirming at the same time – it certainly will affect you more than anything you’re likely to see this year. Don’t forget to bring the tissues. That’s it for this week. Join me next week and every week for another Movie Minute right here on 97.5 KLAK, AMFM MAGAZINE, and RECRD.