Thursday, January 16, 2025

Grand Theft Hamlet Is In Theaters?

 

I'm not sure an in-game version of Hamlet can make it playing in theaters.

Here's the the times for it at Alamo Draft House coming out this week.

As ripped from Drafthouse's info page  "Two out-of-work actors desperate for purpose stumble across an idea: stage Shakespeare’s Hamlet within the ultra-violent world of Grand Theft Auto Online. Shot entirely in-game, GRAND THEFT HAMLET explores their attempt to merge classical theatre with a chaotic digital landscape. With stunning visuals and unexpected moments of reflection, this engaging documentary examines how ancient cultural narratives can still resonate in new, virtual spaces, raising questions about art, isolation, and the digital world’s potential for storytelling."

Yes, I'd be happy to watch it, but I'm not sure how many others would and reading a recent review here

 ‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Review: Shakespeare Comes to Los Santos in a Poignantly Hilarious Documentary About Creating Art in a Crisis

it seems, it's lacking on the how the two British actors behind it get so downtrodden they tried to achieve it. For those who have grown up with the game it should be a weird, but fun watch. And, hey, Mubi gave us The Substance out of nowhere, now they're give us this.