PHOENIX (AZFamily) — SOME SPOILERS AHEAD for Hamnet . I’ll just say if you want to see one of the best films of 2025, do NOT miss this one.

Synopsis

Hamnet depicts the marriage and life of playwright William Shakespeare ( Paul Mescal ) and his wife, Agnes ( Jessie Buckley ). After their young son Hamnet ( Jacobi Jupe ) dies, Agnes and William grieve in their own ways which causes them to grow emotionally distant, inspiring William to write the play Hamlet .

My thoughts

Whether or not you were bored reading his work in school, William Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers of all time. The fact that we’re still performing, adapting, and discussing his work centuries later is testament enough to the man’s talents. What makes his work transcend generations and artisti

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