Benedict Cumberbatch started to make a name on his performance as Sherlock Holmes in BBC's "Sherlock." He then proceed to star in different films showing his versatility as an actor and he became famous even more when he got paid to act as a dragon (Smaug; The Hobbit movie trilogy). Talk about envy, eh?
Benedict has now rocking the theater scene when he starred as Shakespeare's "Hamlet" being shown at Barbican Theatre in London. Many anticipated the classical play and most of them commend the actor for his good portrayal of the character.
According to bbc.com, his "Sherlock" co- star Mark Gattis said that "I always knew he had it in him. We're all very proud and impressed." Benedict's mother also didn't miss the chance to show her support for her brilliant son's performance. Wanda Ventham, actress and Benedict's mother described his performance as "bloody good Hamlet."
Other actors show their support for Cumberbatch and joined the audience to enjoy his superb acting. The stars who watched the play include "Sherlock's" Martin Freeman and Louise Brealey, Kinks star Ray Davies and Downtown actor, Dan Stevens. The play was directed by Lyndsey Turner and it was known as the "fastest- selling play in British history." Now, that's a true charisma.
Ciaran Hinds as Claudius, Anastasia Hille as Gertrude, Leo Bill as Horatio and Sian Brooke as Ophelia were also in the cast of "Hamlet."
In a report by ew.com [Entertainment Weekly], many critics have shared their comments and observations with Benedict Cumberbatch's performance. Ben Bratley of New York Times said that "[Cumberbatch] is in fighting trim here, and brings energy and precision to every word and movement, including the climactic fencing match. Yet this Hamlet seldom seems to relate to anyone else onstage. In the big dialogue scenes, you're conscious of Mr. Cumberbatch riding Shakespeare's rushing words like a surfboard, as if saving his interior energy for the monologues. In those, he is superb, meticulously tracing lines of thought into revelations that stun, elate, exasperate and sadden him."
Most of his critics say that Benedict was able to give justice to his character and that they expect more greta things from him. The "Hamlet" is still on- going and will run until October 31 this year at Barbican Theatre, London.
