Best of Today: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

The movies plot revolves around Rosencrantz and Guildenstern going to England, to deliver the note that Claudius has written, saying that Hamlet has gone insane and he should be killed. Their voyage there is filled with attempts of comedy but end up being annoying and seem pointless. For example, the coin flipping scene in the beginning of the film was ridiculous. The director was attempting to be funny by being as crazy as possible. The one good aspect I found with the film was the different perspective of Hamlet. And you get to learn more about Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and the crazy games they play. Overall I would say that the film was not a good idea. I am sure loyal Shakespeare readers would be annoyed witht his movie, even if it is just for fun.