I rarely watch a movie and immediately think, “I just witnessed a masterpiece.” This may sound like an exaggeration, but I felt overwhelmingly moved by Hamnet. The film has been on my radar for a while because the book has remained on my to-be-read list for years. Then I saw that Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley were cast as the leads.
Mescal is one of my favorite young actors. He has delivered numerous majestic performances. I also find Buckley mesmerizing on screen. Therefore, I was extremely excited to watch Hamnet at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival. I didn’t expect it to move me so much and offer such a profound discussion on life and art.
