Hamnet

Today I saw a work of art that made me believe there are people born in this world that are meant to lift our consciousness to an almost mystical level of connection.  I’m talking about the bonds between couples, siblings, children and parents.  Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are Agnes and William Shakespeare and based on the novel of the same name, this is the story of how and why the play comes into existence from a tragedy in their life.  It’s earthy and ethereal at the same time. It melds the imagined with reality taking us all to a time where nothing was automatic, life was difficult, and creativity was a commodity.  Chloe Zhao’s interpretation is so natural you’ll believe that   this isn’t a group of actors, but a family.  Rating:  4 ⭐️s - alas poor Yorrick 💀