Ophelia

"An engaging reshaping of 'Hamlet' (...) Based on Lisa Klein’s well-received 2006 young adult novel, this vigorous, colorful and clever melodrama smartly rethinks both the play and the character" 

"A muddy narrative and some strange subplots rob the film of its power (...) Most damning, however, is that the film no longer feels as if it belongs to Ophelia" 

"[A] lush, intelligent adaptation of Lisa Klein’s novel (...) 'Ophelia' gives the character new depth (...) The film is rich with detail" 

"[A] sympathetic 'Hamlet' recalibration (...) The best part of Ridley’s performance is her plodding, heavy-footed walk" 

"It’s an interesting exercise and, for the most part, a passably diverting one. The movie sounds and looks good" 

"A lot of it is silly and sophomoric. But it’s also juicy and fun" 

"[It] takes liberties with Shakespeare rather than improving upon it, but why not? (...) [It] reminds us of the towering achievement of the original, so strong and complex that it can withstand so much re-engineering (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"