Ophelia

This film offers a reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet, told from the perspective of Ophelia. After being sent away by her father, Polonius, Ophelia finds herself in a clandestine romance with Prince Hamlet. As the court descends into madness and betrayal, Ophelia must choose between her love for Hamlet and her own survival.

Ophelia received mixed reviews from critics. While praised for its visual style and Daisy Ridley's performance, many found its narrative choices and attempt to retell a classic story to be somewhat underwhelming or unnecessary. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the modern take but often feeling it didn't fully satisfy.

• Praised for its ambition in offering a feminist perspective on a classic tale.

• Daisy Ridley's performance as Ophelia was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

• Criticized for its narrative choices and for not fully realizing its potential.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's visual aesthetics and the fresh perspective it brought to the Hamlet narrative, with many enjoying Daisy Ridley's central performance. However, some found the story lacked depth or deviated too far from the original, leading to mixed overall sentiment.

The film's costume designer, Marie-Jeanne Taittinger, aimed to reflect Ophelia's journey and emotional state through her clothing, with her costumes becoming progressively more elaborate and colorful as the story progresses.