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This paper compares several scenes in three versions of “Hamlet” – Kenneth Branagh, Ethan Hawke and Mel Gibson. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Three Hamlets Research Compiled by
K. Von Huben 4/2010 Please Introduction Hamlet remains fascinating 400 years after it was written. This paper explores three films of
the play and specifically, the "To be or not to be," "Get thee to a nunnery" and "Now might I do it pat" speeches from those filmed versions. Discussion "To
be or not to be": Branagh is arguably the best of the three but then hes also probably the best actor, period. His Hamlet is uncut, running more than four
hours in length. As a noted Shakespearean, he finds depth and meaning in the work without straining for it or reinterpreting it in a bizarre way. Its always a mistake
to try and improve on Shakespeare; the author doesnt really need anyones help. Branaghs "To be or not to be" speech is given a very traditional treatment, but then he
has respected the text almost to the letter. He has staged a very lavish film with high production values, which is a brilliant way of showing the poverty of spirit
of the King when compared with the luxury of the court. When he does this soliloquy, he is facing a mirrored door, behind which King Claudius and Polonius have
secreted themselves. The stage directions in Shakespeare simply say "Exeunt King and Polonius," but in many productions, including this one, they hide to hear what Hamlet will say. The interpretation
of the speech by the actor playing the role depends to some degree on whether or not he knows the other men are present. Here, its clear that Branagh is
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