Check out this cool trailer for “Grand Theft Hamlet,” hitting US theaters on January 17!
SYNOPSIS of Grand Theft Hamlet:
Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen, two actors looking for work, had a lightbulb moment while playing Grand Theft Auto (GTA). They wondered if they could put on a play in the GTA universe, with the help of other gamers. They decided to adapt Shakespeare’s Hamlet, a timeless tale set in a chaotic world, just like the game.
Using online aliases, they gathered a diverse group of passionate gamers and professional actors. But can they pull off a stellar performance while dodging virtual bullets? As they dive into the game, the cast gets better at navigating the dangers and starts to embrace the creative freedom available to them. Why not perform a key scene on a flying airship? In the world of GTA, anything goes!
“Grand Theft Hamlet” is an innovative online experiment with unpredictable results. It highlights the significance of multiplayer gaming in people’s lives. Sure, it can be a time sink, but it’s also a place to forge friendships and chase your dreams.
Grand Theft Hamlet Movie Review Rating:
Genres: Documentary
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Cast: Sam Crane, Pinny Grylls, Jen Cohn, Tilly Steele, Dipo Ola, Mark Oosterveen, Gareth Turkington, Lizzie Wofford, Sam Forster, Jeremiah O’Connor
Runtime: 89 mins.