Thursday, April 12, 2012
First Ghost Scene Analysis
In the Zeffirelli version with Mel Gibson, the mood was drastically darker than the other two. There was more of a dramatic touch than the Amlereyda one, but was less emotional than the one by Branagh. Personally, I find myself enjoying the modern version of Hamlet because it is easier to understand, making it a better watch. I thought the version by Branagh depicted the death scene better than either of the other two because it showed a visual of the murder, giving a greater depth and intamacy towards Hamlet. It is almost as though you felt Old Hamlet's pain and upset. The version with Ethan Hawke used more props than the other two versions. In that scene, Old Hamlet was constantly dabbing his ear with a hankerchief, giving the viewer as a hint as to what happened, just in case the dialogue wasn't fully understood. All three of the moives had excellent music, it was very dark and intense. I can already tell that any of these version of this classic is going to be good.
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Well done! You touch on a lot of key things in each version and I really like how you highlighted key terms. I like the modern version for the same reason. Even though it's not traditional, there is something about the way they speak the lines that is very relatable. I think it also shows how universal the story of Hamlet is.
ReplyDeleteThe modern version was easier to understand, but i felt it was a bit dull compared to the other 2 versions. I personally prefer Branagh's version out of all 3.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you said about each version of Hamlet. All three versions made it easier for us to begin to understand the play. Even though I enjoyed the three movies, the modern version wasn't my favorite. I enjoyed the first one the best.
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