Hamlet Movie Vs Play
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“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, …show more content…
For example, in the movie Fortinbras and his army are not mentioned once in the movie. In the play, Norway and Denmark are at war. This war is not mentioned in the movie at all. Also, at the end of the play, Fortinbras arrives at the castle when everyone is dead and takes over the kingdom. This is also not in the movie. Another scene that is left out in the movie is when Claudius and Polonius plan to spy on Hamlet when he goes to his mother’s room. Polonius tells Claudius, “My lord, he’s going to his mother’s closet. Behind the arras i’ll convey myself to hear the process. I’ll warrant she’ll tax him home” (3.3.27-30). These lines are not shown or spoken in the movie. Soon after this Hamlet kills Polonius, which is shown in the movie, but what comes after is not shown. In the play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are sent to Hamlet to question him where he put Polonius’s body. Rosencrantz asks Hamlet, “What have you done, my lord, with the dead body?” (4.2.4-5). Hamlet says back to Rosencrantz, “Compounded it with dust, whereto ‘tis kin” (4.2.6). In the movie. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are sent off to question Hamlet but the questioning is not shown in the movie like it is in the play. It only shows Claudius questioning Hamlet where the dead body is. Also, the long speeches from Claudius, Hamlet, and anyone else that had long speeches, were cut short. Some of the short lines were cut even …show more content…
The most obvious similarity is the characters. The main characters are seen in both the play and movie. A lot of the minor characters do not change either. Of course, the dialogue is followed almost exactly. There are lines here and there that are cut out, but for the most part all the lines that are not cut out are the exact same. Also, the plot is the same too. In both the movie and the play, Hamlet seeks revenge on Claudius for killing his father. They play that Hamlet puts on is in both the movie and the play that proves he is trying to seek revenge. Hamlet also does not kill Claudius when he has the chance in both the movie and the play. Another similarity is that Claudius and Laertes conspire together to kill Hamlet. In both the movie and the play, Claudius poisons the drink Hamlet is supposed to drink, and Laertes poisons the sword he uses to injure Hamlet. It is made known in the movie that Claudius and Laertes conspire together when Laertes yells out that the King is to blame. The same lines are also used in the play. Laertes yells out, “Thy mother’s poisoned. I can no more. The King, the King’s to blame”
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the movie and play of hamlet are different because of the chronological order, parts being left out and added.
- Explains that the movie and the play are different because of the chronological order in each one.
- Analyzes how some scenes from the play are left out in the movie, such as fortinbras and his army, and how claudius and polonius plan to spy on hamlet.
- Opines that the movie and play of hamlet are different because of the chronological order, parts being left out and added.
- Explains that the movie and the play are different because of the chronological order in each one.
- Analyzes how some scenes from the play are left out in the movie, such as fortinbras and his army, and how claudius and polonius plan to spy on hamlet.
- Analyzes how hamlet's conversation with ophelia is seen in the movie, while polonius is spying on them. in the play, he tells horatio to kill rosencrantz and guildenstern.
- Analyzes the similarities between the play and the movie. hamlet seeks revenge on claudius for killing his father.
- Concludes that the movie and play of hamlet are different because of chronological order, added parts, and parts left out.
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- Opines that johnson never looked for anyone else because he loved his wife that much. his prayers were for peace, which never seemed to obtain within those 32 years.
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- Analyzes how kenneth branagh's "hamlet" was adapted from a play. the scene where hamlet meets his father was well done, conjuring great emotions of fear and suspense.
- Analyzes how the first viewing of the ghost causes the guards great fear. they are unsure if what they have seen is'something more than just fantasy'.
- Analyzes how hamlet meets and speaks with the ghost of his father in act 1 scene 4 and 5. the conversation between the two is fast and flows nicely.
- Analyzes how kenneth branagh's "hamlet" was adapted from a play. the scene where hamlet meets his father was well done, conjuring great emotions of fear and suspense.
- Analyzes how the first viewing of the ghost causes the guards great fear. they are unsure if what they have seen is'something more than just fantasy'.
- Analyzes how hamlet meets and speaks with the ghost of his father in act 1 scene 4 and 5. the conversation between the two is fast and flows nicely.
- Analyzes how the second view of the ghost of hamlet does not arrow any more fear. it is even more upsetting than the first.
- Narrates how hamlet's ghost speaks to him, and how he is sulphurous and tormenting.
- Analyzes how branagh lives up to the expectations as the 'ghost scene' develops.
- Analyzes how branagh focuses on one eye of each of the characters; cross-cutting between hamlet and his father makes it all the more intense.
- Analyzes how branagh pulls you deeper into hamlet's character, focusing on his eyes and mouth, and feeling the terror and emotion he must be experiencing.
- Analyzes how branagh turns up the dial on more notch. hamlet is listening to the horrid words of his deceased father
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- Analyzes how the story of king hamlets murder is developed through a flashback. juxtaposing it with the shot of the 'earthquake' allows you to sympathize with hamlet like it was your own dad who was murdered.
- Analyzes how the final fight scene in the play is very faced paced. the dialogue moves very quickly developing the depth felt by all present to allow the reader to feel the emotions of the characters.
- Analyzes how branagh's visuals allow the dialogue to be slowed down, and the deaths become more elaborate and defined than in the play.
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- Analyzes how jack lemmon plays the character of marcellus, one of the guards on duty when hamlet is seen.
- Describes the events that occur before and with solemn march.
- Analyzes how branagh made a big mistake in casting him for the role. the opening scenes of the play were poorly done on their own.
- Analyzes how robin williams played orsic, a courtier who informs hamlet of the intended duel with laertes.
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- Opines that branagh used these actors for their names to help pull in the ratings. the movie was excellent and it was immensely enjoyed.
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- Analyzes how different adaptations of william shakespeare's works have taken various forms. gregory doran’s hamlet and kenneth branagh’
- Analyzes how the 20th century setting of doran's hamlet is influential in portraying the scene in gertrude’s closet. the minimalistic elements that flow off into darkness create a feeling of foreboding that lends itself to the motif of death and “nothingness”.
- Analyzes how doran's portrayal of hamlet is consistent with his character driven rendition of the play.
- Analyzes how different adaptations of william shakespeare's works have taken various forms. gregory doran’s hamlet and kenneth branagh’
- Analyzes how the 20th century setting of doran's hamlet is influential in portraying the scene in gertrude’s closet. the minimalistic elements that flow off into darkness create a feeling of foreboding that lends itself to the motif of death and “nothingness”.
- Analyzes how doran's portrayal of hamlet is consistent with his character driven rendition of the play.
- Analyzes how doran's version of the ghost is caring. he sits beside gertrude while talking to hamlet, stroking her hair, and exits the scene through the broken mirror.
- Analyzes how branagh's hamlet departs from doran’s images of darkness and instead has vibrant colors of reds, gold, and whites in a baroque palace.
- Analyzes how hamlet's father, branagh, is more unfeeling and haunting than doran’s. the ghost does not pay gertrude much mind, truly focused on being avenged.
- Analyzes how daron's 20th-century hamlet has a dark and isolating atmosphere, while branagh’s is upbeat and colorful, yet comes together with the sheer volume and negative emotions of its characters.
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- Concludes that the kenneth branagh version of hamlet was the most successful because it was very similar to the original play written by shakespeare.
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- Analyzes how the zeffirelli version focuses on both hamlet and the queen. they show some of the wrongness of their relationship that borders on incest.
- Analyzes how the interactions between laertes and branagh in the crucial moments when the queen lifts the chalice to drink are very different.
- Compares branagh's last shots of the room, where the king is pinned to his throne by the poisoned sword, while hamlet lies near his fallen mother, laertes, on the other side.
- Compares the lengths of the blockbuster and the arts film, which shows the coming of fortinbras and hamlet’s funeral.
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- Analyzes hamlet's speech to the players in the play. the truth is something that everyone looks for at any particular point in time.
- Analyzes how hamlet wants the actors to be moderate and natural in their depiction of life, not exaggerated, and not dull. he believes that the theater exists to "hold the mirror up to nature."
- Analyzes how hamlet's madness and depressed behavior changed with the players because they were not involved with his "real" life and felt at ease and at his best, a prince reminding artists of the ideals their art is meant to uphold.
- Analyzes hamlet's speech to the players in the play. the truth is something that everyone looks for at any particular point in time.
- Analyzes how hamlet wants the actors to be moderate and natural in their depiction of life, not exaggerated, and not dull. he believes that the theater exists to "hold the mirror up to nature."
- Analyzes how hamlet's madness and depressed behavior changed with the players because they were not involved with his "real" life and felt at ease and at his best, a prince reminding artists of the ideals their art is meant to uphold.
- Analyzes how hamlet's actions changed from being neurotic, passive, and depressed, to a man with honor, passion and action like fortinbras.
- Analyzes how hamlet's destiny was linked to the theme of revenge, and how he set up a "mousetrap" to find the final evidence.
438 wordsRead More - Hamlet the Play and the Movieargumentative essayThe first difference is in the way the play and the movie begins. The play starts out with guards standing guard at the castle with Horatio, Hamlet?s friend. The guards and Horatio are waiting for the ghost of Old Hamlet to arrive so they can find out why he is there. The ghost does arrive twice but does not speak. The scene ends with the guards and Horatio discussing that they should get Hamlet to try to speak to the ghost. Hamlet the movie starts out differently. It starts out with the funeral for King Hamlet with Gertrude standing beside the coffin. Hamlet sprinkles dust over his father?s dead body. The coffin is then covered and Claudius, Old Hamlet?s brother, places his sword over the coffin and Gertrude cries.
In this essay, the author
- Compares hamlet the play and the movie. the original story line has been altered a few times since it was written.
- Compares how the play and the movie start. the play starts with guards standing guard at the castle with horatio, hamlet's friend, waiting for the ghost to arrive.
- Compares the scene with the movie, where claudius stands up and yells?lights? when hamlet states that the murderer gains the love of the player king's wife.
- Compares hamlet the play and the movie. the original story line has been altered a few times since it was written.
- Compares how the play and the movie start. the play starts with guards standing guard at the castle with horatio, hamlet's friend, waiting for the ghost to arrive.
- Compares the scene with the movie, where claudius stands up and yells?lights? when hamlet states that the murderer gains the love of the player king's wife.
- Analyzes the differences between the play and the movie. the movie ends with horatio holding hamlet while he dies.
- Analyzes how the story line and dialogue were very similar to the original story in the movie but some things were changed to make it into a movie.
554 wordsRead More - Laertes in the Play and Movie Version of Hamletanalytical essay...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.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how laertes is portrayed in a poor light in the 1990 version of hamlet starring mel gibson.
- Analyzes how laertes is a sore loser in the movie. he screams in protest to the mediator's call and lunges at hamlet when he turns his back to him.
- Analyzes how laertes wounds hamlet while he is on the floor with his back turned. the movie version of the play makes him out to be more cowardly than the text.
- Analyzes how laertes is portrayed in a poor light in the 1990 version of hamlet starring mel gibson.
- Analyzes how laertes is a sore loser in the movie. he screams in protest to the mediator's call and lunges at hamlet when he turns his back to him.
- Analyzes how laertes wounds hamlet while he is on the floor with his back turned. the movie version of the play makes him out to be more cowardly than the text.
- Compares laertes's unwillingness to accept blame for his wrongdoing in the text and the movie versions of the play.
- Analyzes how the film version of hamlet uses the same lines as the text, but there are several differences that are based on interpretation.
876 wordsRead More - Hamlet Film Responseopinion essayAlthough each movie has its own identity, there are some specific elements of the mise-en-scene that are apparent throughout every film. Some movies are better able to represent there elements such as the wardrobe, imagery, camera work and casting. After going through the main parts of each Hamlet film in my opinion the Hamlet by Kenneth Branagh was the most successful and the least successful was Almereyda’s version with Ethan Hawke. It didn’t seem like it would appeal to most Hamlet viewers. The element of the mise-en-scene stack up for Branagh’s Hamlet and makes it the best one. Hamlet has come a long way since first being written and these movies have only pushed it in a forward direction for many generations to enjoy.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that every hamlet film has its own unique style, something that will please all audiences with its unique pros and cons.
- Analyzes how branagh's "hamlet" surpassed their expectations. the 1800s setting gave it a professional feel and the contrasts between vibrant scenes and darker ones interlaced beautifully.
- Opines that kenneth branagh's film did not top both lists this time. the 1800s look of european wear worked perfectly with the movie, but the wardrobe was lacking.
- Opines that every hamlet film has its own unique style, something that will please all audiences with its unique pros and cons.
- Analyzes how branagh's "hamlet" surpassed their expectations. the 1800s setting gave it a professional feel and the contrasts between vibrant scenes and darker ones interlaced beautifully.
- Opines that kenneth branagh's film did not top both lists this time. the 1800s look of european wear worked perfectly with the movie, but the wardrobe was lacking.
- Analyzes how the camera was set up and how it was used throughout to capture the most inspiration out of every clip and which movies would appeal to certain audiences.
- Opines that branagh's hamlet was the most successful and almereyda’s version with ethan hawke the least successful.
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