Although the movie missed an important scene, it managed to pull the audience back in through the action scenes and one charming main character. The treasure hunting really would have tied together all the characters and actions together without leaving the movie unsettled. The scary scenes with Injun Joe really brought the evil character to life all the way from his beginning to his dying end. Then to top off the whole movie, they brought in a curly haired Tom Sawyer. He was like a vision from the book with perfect attitude and slyness that keep you grinning.
Conclusion Overall, this movie Cat O’ Nine Tails was not a very entertaining movie. The story was an interesting one to follow but the props and directing were subpar. The acting, however, was excellent and was the saving grace of this movie. I would not recommend this movie to anyone who is a regular moviegoer or who is a fan of Dario Argento because his directing is so bad. As a horror fan, this movie was an OK one.
In my opinion this film is one of the greatest suspense horror films of all time. It uses devices that actually fooled me into thinking what the director wanted me to think, unlike a lot of suspense films today. One thing I liked was that the film was in black and white and on a very tight budget because it proves that a best selling movie does not need millions of pounds spent on it to succeed. I also like the gothic theme that the old house gave to the film; it really creates extra suspense just by the looks. I like the film because however many times I watch it, I get the same thrills over and over again, I never get bored of seeing it and each time I watch it I see something new.
This typifies Zeffirelli's approach to the material, which is decidedly non-reverential. He isn't afraid to take liberties with the material, or to eliminate descriptive exposition in favour of showing us the actual events. The result is perhaps the most accessible filmed version of the play: this is, after all, the version of Hamlet that the Alicia Silverstone character in Clueless could quote. Body Mel Gibson’s played the insane part of Hamlet well too. His face and understanding of the text made it seem more realistic than when I read it (Berman, 1965... ... middle of paper ... ...n imagine a first time viewer failing to make the link to Polonius' death).
Hamlet could hear the ghost, but Gertrude didn’t see and hear anything and thought Hamlet is mad. Gertrude said “ if I saw something, I would definitely see that” (3.4 137)Is Hamlet really mad or is the ghost real? Remember that in Act 1, scene 5, Hamlet and other officer can see and talk to the ghost. This results Gertrude feels confess and think he is mad. As a result, the ghost is a symbol that reflects the revenge of Hamlet’s father.
Sebastian and Kathryn love to play, but not in the "it's-just-for-fun" way. They love to dehumanize other people, and concur them as sexual conquests. However it's more than a game between the two, i... ... middle of paper ... ...around comes around, as Kathryn's life from that point on was ruined just as she had ruined (ended) Sebastian's. Overall I felt this movie was extremely well done. The cinematography and art direction were beautiful and the acting was superb.
Hamlet’s inaction and hesitation to kill Claudius is justified in his own mind and to the audience. Hamlet’s initial disbelief in the reliability of the ghost’s claim, Hamlet’s belief in religion, and the fact that Hamlet is trained in thought rather than in action, all lead to Hamlet’s inaction, and ultimately, Hamlet’s downfall. The ongoing duel between Hamlet’s procrastination and his final action begins with Hamlet’s perception of the ghost. The ghost appears in form, as Horatio describes it, "a figure like your father, armed at point exactly" (1.2.209-210). When Hamlet first meets the ghost, he immediately calls the ghost by his father’s name and follows it to where the ghost beckons him.
Hamlet's hesitancy to kill, his excessive consideration of religious morals, and his inability to foresee other characters' reactions lead a domino effect of tragic events to occurs and Hamlet's own self destruction. Throughout the play, Hamlet's hesitation becomes a major character flaw for him due to the many problems which arise that should have been solved much easier. Hamlet first expresses hesitation in believing the existence of his father's ghost. Both he and the guards can plainly see the ghost, and the ghost even speaks to the prince informing Hamlet that he was “murther most foul, as in the best it is;/ But this most foul, strange, and unnatural” by his own brother Claudius (1.5.763-4). However, Hamlet is reluctant to believe what he witnessed and wants to completely the ghost's information is correct before killing Claudius.
You do not get more dark or tragic than "Othello" and this movie captures the play fairly well, with outstanding performances by Lawrence Fishburne and Irene Jacob. Fishburne's expresses to the viewer Othello's torment as he falls prey to Iago's lies very convincingly, even providing a realistic epileptic episode. Jacob is the loving and loyal wife who becomes either the instrument of Iago's revenge against Othello, or the object of his wrath (it is not clear which since no motive for Iago's behavior is offered). Although Kenneth Brannagh displays his usual talent for Shakespeare in this movie, he is somewhat marginalized. The characters of Cassio and Emilia also wander in and out of scenes even though they, like Iago, seem more crucial to the plot.
It is almost as if Lorenos and his team are desperately trying to salvage their film from being gobbled up by conventionality but only ending up with an effect that is neither as wonderful as it could have been had it temper its seriousness nor compelling. As the film failed to weave the genre flawlessly, they succeed choosing Jane Oineza as their leading actor she was able to meet the expectations of the audience. As a matter of fact, she is one of the factors why this film cannot be considered as a trash. Without her compelling the lead, films’ horror factor will be much less persuasive. Aside from Jane’s wonderful lead, Maris’ natural cute presence and Joey Marquez’ clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing attempts really help the film to make their audience engaged on the