Mel Gibson turns in a tour de force performance as Shakespeare's titular Danish prince who must deal with the turmoil of the death of his father, the king, and the assumption of the throne by his scheming uncle Claudius (Alan Bates). Dazzling, lushly photographed Franco Zeffirelli epic works as both a fine adaptation of the bard's 1600 play and a rousing adventure. Co-stars Glenn Close, Paul Scofield, Helena Bonham Carter, Pete Postlethwaite, and Ian Holm. 135 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English; featurette. Region Free