Hamlet, To be or not to be - Kenneth Branagh

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May 25, 2012
miladymell Says:
I've seen Hamlet performed by Kevin Kline, Richard Burton and Jude Law. I run hot and cold with Branagh's take on this part, but there are moments where it really works ...especially with the "what dreams may come..."

May 22, 2012
listenerab Says:
How can a meditation on suicide come from a position of power?

May 18, 2012
boeyAiza Says:
Nailed it. Haha

May 12, 2012
SanctumNecare Says:
What a fantatsic monolog.

May 11, 2012
menochius666 Says:
If you like this one, check out this one on YouTube: Claus Eckermann Shakespeare

May 10, 2012
ely35520 Says:
Omg there're so many comments down below... There are no words for this performance,,, it's simply great!

May 9, 2012
SurvivorsOfTitanic Says:
Notice how Hamlet aggressively talks to his own reflection as if chastising himself for not taking action. Branagh's directorial choice to include Claudius in this scene, right behind the mirror, emphasizes the fact that Hamlet himself (his reflection) is the ONLY thing that's in the way of carrying out his revenge. This scene brilliantly captures Hamlet's inner struggle with himself. That's what I think at least.

May 4, 2012
dizzypunchpanda29 Says:
out of the shakespeare plays that i have read, hamlet has some of the most insightful speeches ever created...

May 3, 2012
csl316 Says:
Dude becomes Hamlet.

May 3, 2012
rickyrodrigues4 Says:
@iwishiwastaller7 va a mierda filho de puta.

May 3, 2012
iwishiwastaller7 Says:
Go away then. We don't want morons like you here.

Apr 30, 2012
Noogai45 Says:
I pity you for your inability to appreciate the finer things in life.

Apr 29, 2012
TheMorrochben Says:
how so? Its a classic soliloquy that is used to portray Hamlet's insanity and his question to either continue fighting in his life or to give in to his inner demons and commit suicide, anything but gay.

Apr 25, 2012
superrkoman Says:
funny because i just watched harry potter :)

Apr 25, 2012
z1ph0n3 Says:
Please go find mel gibson's hamlet's monologue. Then revise your thought.

Apr 22, 2012
TheRandomCastPodCast Says:
Hamlet

Apr 20, 2012
rmhism Says:
I really enjoyed Adam Sandler's rendition of Hamlet. It was intriguing.

Apr 19, 2012
Roevrakarn Says:
What is this movie called?

Apr 18, 2012
maricap31 Says:
Excellent stuff, impressive acting! The choice of mirrors is superb

Apr 11, 2012
danimalsica Says:
dear lord, this is so good.

Apr 10, 2012
dromeasaur Says:
The dislikes bar chose "to not be".

Apr 5, 2012
dirtypms Says:
How does it compare to the Ethan Hawke version? I ask cuz I'm gonna watch it, too.

Apr 5, 2012
Cappello101 Says:
I don't think I like his version. Its good though.

Apr 5, 2012
ELMENDORFX Says:
And, again this is a film with time restraints, when movement and action take precedent over verse

Apr 5, 2012
ELMENDORFX Says:
I agree with those in favor or Mr Branagh's pace and rhythm. I think this is brilliant. The urgency is much appreciated over those actors that want to relish in the prose. During this bit of the live performance, we all think, "oh god here comes that line, here comes this soliloquy. How is the actor going to do it this time?" It gets tiresome ha. But Branagh does this Zen version? But, what do i know? I am usually talking out me arse ha