The new Broadway production of Hamlet, starring Jude Law, opened at the Broadhurst Theatre in NYC on Tuesday night, and although the critics primarily agree the production will draw a new audience to the word of Shakespeare, they believe Law's interpretation of Hamlet has been dumbed down to the lowest degree!
Ouch!
Just a few excerpts from this morning's reviews:
"If Hamlet talks about his mind, you can bet that Mr. Law will point to his forehead; when he mentions the heavens, his arm shoots straight up; and when the guy says his gorge rises, rest assured that he clutches at his stomach. If every actor were like Mr. Law, signed performances for the hard of hearing would be unnecessary… Mr. Law's undeniable charisma and gender-crossing sex appeal may captivate Broadway theatergoers who wouldn't normally attend productions of Shakespeare," - Ben Brantley, The New York Times
"If anything, Law starts out too overwrought, moaning and gnawing through the great soliloquies as if they were causing him intestinal distress," David Cote, Time Out New York
"Law’s interpretation… is aimed at neophyte audiences lured to the play not only by the star but with the added promise of a thriller liberally sprinkled with yocks. This predicates frantic nonstop action as flashy, frequently jocular and unsubtle as possible, and the devil, or the more sophisticated theatergoer, take the hindmost," - John Simon, Bloomberg News
Not like he cares, but aspiring actress Samantha Burkegave birth to Jude Law's 4th child, a girl, on Tuesday night.
Sources "doubt" Jude was in the delivery room when lil' Sophia was born, saying that other than forking over the $$$$$ for child support, Law is "not involved."
The source also told reporters that Samantha is "fine," which is always good to hear, right?
Jude Law's new low-budget film, Rage, is being released in London next week and writer/director Sally Potter is trying out some "multi-platform" technology.
Rage will be released in theaters in London next week, but it will also be available for download on mobile phones.
Well, this is new. Potter says of the straight-to-mobile release:
"We don't know how this is going to work, especially since it is the first ever feature on cellphones. We're making it up as we go along and taking the plunge and the risk. There's so much terror in the film industry at the moment about piracy…and the only way I found of dealing with that is to say, 'Here, have it.' "
Viewers can even text in questions about the film. It's pretty innovative, but we're not sure how much we'd like watching a movie on such a small screen.
We're admittedly more excited to see hunky Jude Law in drag who was chosen for the role because "he has been accused, so to speak, of being too beautiful."
HOT!
What do U think? Would U watch a new flick on your cell?
The first one hasn't even hit theaters yet, but Warner Bros. is already getting the Sherlock Holmessequel off the ground.
Along with bringing in new writers and securing Robert Downey Jr. to reprise his role as the great Sherlock Holmes, there is also a plan in place to nab Brad Pittfor a new role.
Brad, Robert, and Jude Law all in one flick?! DO IT!!!!!!!
Brad would be playing Moriarty, Holmes’ arch nemesis, a character who remains unrecognizable and hidden in shadow throughout the first film. However, if Brad is to sign on and does so before the December release, there is a chance that Guy Ritchie will step in to bring a shot or two of Brad for the first film.
This thing sounds like it could pretty epic. Hopefully, it won't be a total let down.
Do U think this could be the next big franchise or the next big flop?
An 8-month pregnant Samantha Burke (aka the woman carrying Jude Law's child) is shopping around exclusive photos of her still-in-utero baby girl, Sophia.
She'll pop her out and put her on a magazine!
"Samantha is getting offers ranging up to $200,000" for the interview and pics, said a source close to Burke. Adding, "The irony of the timing for the interview is not lost on her. She will talk openly about her relationship with Jude — and he's not getting rave reviews" for his action.
The source continues, "While Jude has promised to provide for Sophia, Samantha doesn't feel like his behavior towards her was entirely chivalrous."
So, she's letting him have it!
The sperminated media whore is set to dish on how Law supposedly disappeared and turned off his phone after their one week tryst.
Also, the baby photos are set to coincide with the Broadway opening of Hamlet, starring Law in the title role.
And as you could image, producers of the show are furious! They have been working overtime to detract from the star's love life and even going so far as to ban reporters from asking Jude personal questions.
No need!
Samantha will be answering the questions from here on out!
We bet Jude Law is smacking himself in the face and getting a vasectomy as we speak!
The 24-year old model he knocked up, Samantha Burke, has a blog and has posted an update about her pregnancy.
We just see this as a start to bigger, crazier, and more attention-seeking posts to come.
Samantha writes:
“Only a month to go until I welcome Sophia into this world. I’m excited, of course, but a little anxious too. There is still so much to do to get ready. With all that I have left to do, I’m going to sign off from this blog for now. Be sure to check back with me after Sophia arrives. I can’t wait!”
Neither can we! When will the Jude bashing commence? After the first sleepless night? After the tenth diaper change in 24 hours?
