Overview
- Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, with O’Farrell co‑writing the screenplay.
- Supporters praise Buckley’s performance, Zhao’s imagery, and Max Richter’s score, highlighting the film’s emotional impact.
- Dissenting reviews describe the film as overly literal and emotionally manipulative, faulting explicit references to Shakespeare’s plays.
- The ending has prompted explainers and discussion about its meaning, with coverage focusing on themes of grief and art without revealing plot details.
- New reporting outlines filming in Herefordshire’s Weobley and Cwmmau Farmhouse, London’s Charterhouse, and Globe scenes shot on studio replicas rather than in Stratford-upon-Avon.