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Dynamic big-screen favorite Gabriel Byrne (GHOST SHIP) stars with Helen Mirren (GOSFORD PARK), Christian Bale (EQUILIBRIUM, REIGN OF FIRE), Kate Beckinsale (SERENDIPITY, PEARL HARBOR), and Brian Cox (X2: X-MEN UNITED, THE RING) in one of the year's most powerful looks at passion and betrayal among royalty. A young prince, after discovering that his father has been murdered, vows to avenge the death and regain the crown. Plotting his revenge, he cleverly bides his time ... waiting and watching -- and hoping -- for the precise moment to execute the deadly plan! Get ready for edge-of-your-seat suspense ... ROYAL DECEIT is riveting motion picture entertainment!

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Most helpful customer reviews   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Definitely NOT Hollywood - I liked it., April 22 2003 By  S. Pollington (Basildon, Essex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews This is NOT Shakespeare's Hamlet prince of Denmark, but an attempt to get closer to the tale on which Hamlet was based (as written by Saxo Grammaticus). It suffers (if that's the word) from being quiet, thoughtful, introspective and shot on a human scale, in a pallette of muted colours. For those who want knights in armour and Schwarzenegger lookalikes takin' out da bad guyz wit da sword uv justiss, don't bother. The costumes are pretty accurate for the period, and despite the comments of one reviewer, armies at that time often actually were only a few score men. It's the SIXTH century, not the sixteenth! For those who would enjoy a serious attempt to present a slice of historical life, it will be a welcome change from the usual formulaic dross that normally fills your screens. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Hamlet - NOT, Sep 4 2002 By A Customer This review is from: Royal Deceit (VHS Tape) This isn't Shakespeare's Hamlet, but a film based on the tale that became Hamlet. Many things are good - a young Hamlet (18-ish Christian Bale), young, vibrant, powerful warrior king (30-ish Byrne), extensive scenes in England showing Hamlet becoming a hero (all off-stage in the play). And it ends happily - yeah! On the downside, it's set in rough-and-ready 6th century Denmark, which isn't that pretty to look at. The staging seems static and lifeless and it takes forever to get going. Once Hamlet wakes up, things start moving along to a satisfying end. The premise - great actors doing an early Hamlet with age-appropriate casting - sounds great, but somehow it just doesn't deliver. I'll rent this video, rather than buy it. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: This "'Hamlet'-with-a-happy-ending" is a must-see!, Dec 15 1998 By  "worldsapart76" (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Royal Deceit (VHS Tape) "Royal Deceit" (being based on the same myth as the Shakespeare play "Hamlet") is a wonderful movie despite it's seemingly "unknown" status. I was VERY happy when I found out that it was going to be released in the U.S. (it was previously released in Europe under the title "Prince of Jutland") and rushed to get it when it finally was. It displays wonderful performances by Gabriel Byrne and Christian Bale, with a small role by one of my favorites, Kate Beckinsale. With the exception of some [usual] Danish nudity, this movie is an all-around excellent film and I would definitely recommend it- like I always say, it takes "Hamlet" (one of my favorite Shakespeare plays) and gives it a happy ending, making it just as suspenseful without the depressing ending! Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 6 customer reviews...		Most recent customer reviews Royal Defeat I agree with the reviewer who thought of this as a comedy. It really is kinda humorous. Certainly not what you would expect from "Hamlet". Read more Published on Nov 19 2001 How could a movie with this fine cast be so horrendous?!? I was expecting a fine film, given the excellent cast and the sponsorship of so many European film groups. Read more Published on April 16 2001 by Edward I. Stevens Helen Mirren She's a great actress. And she has a real-woman beauty rare by Hollywood standards. But the most important thing, unmentioned by other reviewers, is that she takes a sauna... Read more Published on Feb 7 2001 by Peter B. Young Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 6 customer reviews...

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