Hamlet: The Movie (1996)

Hamlet: The Movie (1996)

Introduction

The movie version of Hamlet, which I have chosen for the review, is the 1996 master piece by Charlton Heston and Kenneth Branagh. The play was first performed in 1600s. Afterwards, the story has been considered as one the most acclaimed storylines in British film industry. The essay will respond to following questions:

How the movie is different for the contemporary audience?

How is the essence of tragedy captured by the director?

How the actors have portrayed the behavior of characters? What they are telling about characters?

How does the movie use syntax, sound and ...