William Shakespeare composed the play Hamlet, around 1600-1601. This play, named after his only son, in my opinion is one of Shakespeare’s best works. The play shows the literal as well as the realistic sides of people during this culture as well as those generations to come. During the play, Hamlet’s character went through several different transitions. In the beginning he was shown as a child, by his actions and curiosity, but towards the end of play his manhood begins surface and he begins to be aggressive at getting what he wants.
During class we have reviewed many versions of the play Hamlet. The two movie versions that I chose to compare on the play Hamlet are the David Tennant version and the Kenneth Branagh version. I chose these two versions because these were the two that most interested me. I believe that some scenes from each movie were better than the other, but overall I liked these two versions just as equally. The three main scenes that stood out to me that I will be comparing are ‘Ophelia’s Mad Scene’, the ‘Hamlet Kills Polonius’ scene, and Hamlet’s ‘To be or not to be’ scene.
Hence, Hamlet, as with all plays, can be interpreted in various ways. The Cambridge University Press audio version fits into a Aristotelian Tragedy or Revenge Tragedy, and provides a classic interpretation of the play. The movie Hamlet directed by Kenneth Baranagh also fits into these two interpretations however the omission of Fortinbras, results in the Denouement and the restoration of order is not addressed. This affects the meaning of the play as it portrays the sense that the play hasn’t quite finished as not everything has been resolved. A Freudian interpretation will dramatically alter several relationships affecting the meaning of the play as other changes are needed to be made to compensate these relationship changes.
Hamlet is a classic tragic hero. He fought for justice, but he ended up dying, which is not a fate that a hero should get stereotypically. In Branagh’ film, Hamlet knew all the truth in the end; he chased to kill his “enemies”. With the exciting background music, Hamlet finally got revenge for his father, and evilness was defeated. At this moment, the scene of fighting is impressive. The audience might feel more respectful than sorrowful in spite of Hamlet
After watching Kenneth Branaghs 1996 version of Hamlet I realized how closely this film was
William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Dir. Kenneth Branagh. Perf. Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, and Kate Winslet. Videocassette. Castle Rock Entertainment, 1996.
The actions of Hamlet have changed up to the performance. Hamlet's behavior of being mad and depressed changed with the players because they are not involved with his "real" life and feels at ease and at his best, a prince reminding artists of the ideals their art is meant to uphold. The meanings of words have also changed. The meaning of "acting" plays a great role in the performance, not only by the observation of the entire audience, but by a more private and personal meaning or understanding of the play by Hamlet and the King.
Hamlet by William Shakespeare is a story about a king that was murdered by his brother and the prince has been asked by his father?s ghost to avenge his murder. The original story line has been altered a few times since it has been written. The original Hamlet the play and the altered Hamlet the movie are shown differently in many different ways. Hamlet the movie with Mel Gibson shows different things than the play, but there are three major differences between the two. The three major differences are in the way both of the productions start out, differences in the scene that the players put on a play, and differences in the way the productions end.
...e text, there are several differences between them that are based on interpretation. These differences are notably evident in the character of Laertes during the last scene. While his dislike of Hamlet is obvious in the text version of the play, Laertes demonstrates much stronger feelings towards Hamlet in the movie through his actions. Other aspects of Laertes's character, such as his cowardice and deviousness, are manifest through his actions and are thus more obvious in the movie. The rearranging of lines and events also portray Laertes in a much more negative light in the film version. In all, the film version of Hamlet allows the character of Laertes to be more complete, and he is developed as more of a villain in the movie than he appears to be in the text. This development occurs mainly through his actions, since the words were the same that Shakespeare wrote.
Both productions of Act III, scene ii are more sought on making Hamlet seeming mental. In David Tennant's version He is barefoot and sitting on the floor, recording the play in almost adolescent way. Campbell Scott also portrays Hamlet in an unstable way the difference is he seems to be faking his mental condition ,when Horatio and Hamlet interact alone He seems to be in control ar at least more in control then Tennant’s version as he seems to still be crazed during the soliloquy .
Hamlet, one of the most intricate and influential plays by Shakespeare, debatably of all time. It has inspired not only appreciative readers and writing critiques but continuous generations of people. The inspiration led to the fabrication of many great movies, which wasn’t achievable until the 20th century. Before cinema was the prevalent method of sharing appreciation and spilling emotion for a specific subject, art portrayed what would fly through our minds such as the many interpretations of Ophelia’s death. With the imagery put into motion we can try and pick apart how certain people might view the play being portrayed and choose what best suits our expectation of this tragedy. Other things that only film has been able to present to us is the various camera angles, a setting that isn’t restricted to a stage and an audience that can be reached anywhere in the world. Also who is casted and how they will be dressed is crucial to the success of the movie although sometimes overlooked during the production process. Some movies represent these elements of mise-en-scene in an excellent matter such as the Kenneth Branagh version of Hamlet, while others would seem to disappoint my expectations for a great re-visualization of our suicidal hero like Micheal Almereyda’s Hamlet staring Ethan Hawke. Admirably though every Hamlet film to date has its own unique style, something that will please all audiences, with its unique pros and cons.
Different adaptations of William Shakespeare’s works have taken various forms. Through the creative license that artists, directors, and actors take, diverse incarnations of his classic works continue to arise. Gregory Doran’s Hamlet and Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet bring William Shakespeare’s work by the same title to the screen. These two film adaptations take different approaches in presenting the turmoil of Hamlet. From the diverging takes on atmosphere to the characterization of the characters themselves, the many possible readings of Hamlet create the ability for the modification of the presentation and the meaning of the play itself. Doran presents David Tenant as Hamlet in a dark, eerie, and minimal setting; his direction highlighting the
“I like the movie but it was not as good as the book” is a saying that is said by most people. In most cases, a movie changes drastically from the book it is based on. Hamlet is one of those cases. Although it does not change completely, there are some big differences and similarities within the book and movie. Reading the play and then watching the movie makes it easier to pick out the differences and similarities. Being able to compare and contrast the movie and play of Hamlet might make it easier to decide which one is better or which one gives a better story. The movie and play of Hamlet are different because of the chronological order, parts being left out and parts being added. They are the same in ways through dialogue, characters,
Hamlet is a very popular tragedy written by the famous author William Shakespeare. This drama follows Prince Hamlet and his quest to avenge his father. The play was first performed approximately between 1600 and 1601 (Alchin). Hamlet is still performed to this day in many big theatrical theaters, such as Broadway in New York City. Many movie adaptations have come from it. The “To be, or not to be” line is one of the most, if not the most, famous line uttered in the entire play. Many people, such as I, have had knowledge of this line long before knowing where it came from. Each rendition of Hamlet differs in the choices the director and actors make, which contribute to the feeling and the message of the scene. The goal is to create the best
In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, a young prince tries to yield the revenge of his dead father, by trying to kill the current king, his own uncle. Within the play many themes are illustrated, but revenge is the most prevalent. Due the play’s famous monologues and 4000 year old age, Hamlet has been adapted to many films and modernized plays. Hamlet by Michael Almereyda starring Ethan Hawke and Hamlet by Franco Zeffirelli starring Mel Gibson both adapt the 4000 year old play into a movie. Although both movies are based on the same play, there are some distinct differences from the actual play. Therefore, through analysis, Hamlet starring Ethan Hawke does the best job preserving the text of Hamlet, but yet modernizes the setting and situations to best resonate with audiences now, like an English class studying Hamlet.