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ROSENCRANTZ AND GILDENSTERN ARE UNDEADMovie Reviews
Horror comedy about a Shakespearean actor who agrees to direct an unusual version of Hamlet written by a bonafide Romanian vampire. Cast:Jake Hoffman, John Ventimiglia, Ralph Macchio, Jeremy Sisto, Devon AokiDirector:Jordan GallandRelease Date:June 4, 2010DVD Release:November 2, 2010From:Indican PicturesLength:1 hr 29 min
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead, Fair Reviews Limited
Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead played in limited release to fair reviews. • Mike Hale wrote in the New York Times, "A toothless satire... plays like a Web series expanded to feature length... The main pleasures lie in its eclectic supporting cast." • And Stan Hall wrote in the Portland Oregonian, "...unfunny -- too many bad jokes ultimately sink Jordan Galland's often witty horror-comedy..." More Reviews Below...
Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead Positive Reviews (9 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Mike Hale, New York Times: FAIR "A toothless satire... plays like a Web series expanded to feature length... The main pleasures lie in its eclectic supporting cast."(See all of Mike Hale's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 386 words, 06/04/10
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "Funny title, not so funny movie.... starts off feeling clever and original but turns silly and diffused... the farcical elements simply pile up instead of congeal..."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 251 words, 07/16/10
Kyle Smith, New York Post: WEAK(cg) "...has the feel of a wacky off-off-Broadway play with more energy than wit, but it has its moments. And the laid-back acting of Hoffman (son of Dustin) just about holds it together."(See all of Kyle Smith's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 154 words, 06/04/10
Michelle Orange, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "...lively rather than tiresome, largely on the strength of game performances, Sean Lennon's atmospheric score, and Jordan Galland's clear affection for his sources."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 228 words, 06/01/10
Maurice Alcala, Orange County Register: MODERATE(cg) "Vampires meander about in this ill-fated attempt at comedy... The master vampire Theo is not very scary or funny... this is not a movie you can sink your teeth into."(See all of Maurice Alcala's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 446 words, 07/16/10
KEY CITIES (1 Review)
Stan Hall, Portland Oregonian: WEAK(cg) "...unfunny -- too many bad jokes ultimately sink Jordan Galland's often witty horror-comedy... would be better as an actual theatrical production..."(See all of Stan Hall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 121 words, 07/23/10
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Michelle Orange, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "...lively rather than tiresome, largely on the strength of game performances, Sean Lennon's atmospheric score, and Jordan Galland's clear affection for his sources."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 228 words, 06/01/10
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Mike Hale, New York Times: FAIR "A toothless satire... plays like a Web series expanded to feature length... The main pleasures lie in its eclectic supporting cast."(See all of Mike Hale's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 386 words, 06/04/10
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "Funny title, not so funny movie.... starts off feeling clever and original but turns silly and diffused... the farcical elements simply pile up instead of congeal..."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 251 words, 07/16/10
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Dennis Harvey, Daily Variety: GOOD "A horror comedy much closer to the actor-riffing drollery of Edgar Wright and Christopher Guest than 'Scary Movie'-style splatstick... one sly slice of the ridiculous."(See all of Dennis Harvey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 435 words, 04/21/10
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: WEAK "A horror spoof that has little reason for being... pretty much uses up its quotient of wit with the title.... Danny Elfman-inspired musical score was composed by Sean Lennon."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 300 words, 06/07/10
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: FAIR "Funny title, not so funny movie.... starts off feeling clever and original but turns silly and diffused... the farcical elements simply pile up instead of congeal..."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 251 words, 07/16/10
Mike Hale, New York Times: FAIR "A toothless satire... plays like a Web series expanded to feature length... The main pleasures lie in its eclectic supporting cast."(See all of Mike Hale's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 386 words, 06/04/10
16.9 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead's reviews are separated by an average 16.9 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead's reviews cover 9.6% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,550 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 283 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead Coverage, Volume & Length (9 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 13 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead's reviews on average broke 13 days after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Undead (9 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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