derekmeier The 1996 film adaptation of the play written by William Shakespeare, Hamlet, is directed by Kenneth Branagh. The movie follows the young prince Hamlet, out to avenge his father, Hamlet Senior. Hamlet is a movie of regicide, murder, and deceit. Due to it's hard to understand nature, Hamlet is best suited for students and adults. The movie does a very good job following the version William Shakespeare had created, but failed at staying true until the end. Instead of creating an ending which follows the play, the movie decided to change it to make it more 'entertaining'. Other than that, the acting in this movie is handled quite well, although some scenes are overly emphasized. Overall, the movie does suffer in some regards, but truly deserves more credit than it has been given. This movie is a must watch for Shakespeare lovers, but may be passed for anyone else.

madelynkrus "Hamlet", directed by Kenneth Branagh, was a close replica to Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Hamlet is a young prince and his father had been murdered. To make things worse, his mother married his uncle. Hamlet had been visited by the spirit of his father, explaining who murdered him. He begins to investigate the person that was suspected. Only for many other tragedies to happen along the way. I thought that the movie was a good representation of what happened in the play. It would be hard for people that have not read the play prior or understand the way Shakespeare speaks. But overall the movie was very good and I would watch it again.

laurenoldfield Hamlet, directed by Kenneth Branagh, is a Shakespearean Tragedy. For the most part, the movie consistently follows the original play, Hamlet, by William Shakespeare. Branagh stars as Hamlet himself, also known as the Prince of Denmark. While conflict is stirring between Denmark and Norway, Prince Hamlet is also returning home to find his father has been murdered. If you think that's not enough to dwell on, Hamlet's mother is also marrying his uncle Claudius. Throughout the entire film Hamlet's overall goal is to avenge his father's death; however, when romance and family comes into the equation things tend to spiral out of control. The movie does a fantastic job of representing how Shakespeare is timeless; therefore, this movie is suitable for teenagers and adults. The director has several messages conveyed throughout the movie, but the main point would be revenge isn't always sweet. During the movie, the only thing I did not care for was that the actors were hard to understand. I felt that the actors could have done a better job annunciating and speaking clearly. On a positive note, I liked that the director made it easier to comprehend the plot line by using props and the actors used facial expressions to their fullest potential. Also, it followed Shakespeare's original text very well.The director added a few of his own interpretations to fill a blank where Shakespeare didn't directly state what was happening, but it did not change the plot, in fact it made the movie better. I connected with a few characters because they were dealing with similar emotions that I have had in my life to a certain extent. Even if you have not read much Shakespeare, I think audiences will still enjoy this piece of work because of how timeless Shakespeare is. I have only read two pieces of Shakespeare's work and I still liked the movie because of how relatable the characters are. I do not think this movie is suitable for children under 13 because of the deep topics expressed and talked about throughout the entire movie. A few topics discussed is suicide, murder, sex, rape, death, and poison. If you are looking for a tear-jerking, thought provoking, tragedy, with a little romance, and suspense then this is the movie for you! It is worth the watch.

ethanmckeever-36001 Hamlet, a Shakespearean tragedy directed by Kenneth Branagh, recreates the original play by William Shakespeare in a mostly faithful manner. As the name implies, the film stars Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, in his struggles to avenge the death of his father. By the end of the plot, the film can teach the lesson that vengeance isn't always going to end well; Shakespeare likely chose this lesson to make a statement about how various conflicts are solved by violence. As such, the film is best suited to teenagers and adults who have a better understanding of the Shakespearean language and knowledge of common problems in the world. However, if the viewer has read or watched the original play, they will notice a few inconsistencies between the two. For example, certain action scenes played out differently in the film to make them more dramatic. Despite this, the film is a well made adaptation, if not a bit lengthy. Overall, the film is worth watching if you have the time for it.