Thursday, April 15, 2010
Reflection of Hamlet
I didn't like Hamlet from the beginning. He reminded me of Romeo from Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" and how he was such a downer. I know since his father was killed that he'd be depressed and crazy. There was just a big similarity between the two characters especially when their loved ones talk to them and they act all distant and philosophical. Then, when I found out he was just acting crazy and putting this persona for people to see, thats what made me interested in the character. He turned out to be smart and I'm expecting to see a good ending to this play.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Hamlet Video Reflections
After watching the Hamlet clips, I noticed the elements used in the scene to bring life to the famous "To be or not to be" speech. In each scene the actor playing Hamlet is alone and therefor comfortable to speak his mind. Even Ethan Hawk's Hamlet where he is in Blockbuster, but still alone. Overall, I think the location of where they spoke was a good choice because it showed their loneliness.
In Branaugh's Hamlet it looked like Hamlet was in his own home talking to himself in the mirror. It showed that they only person he could tell what he was thinking was himself. Olivier's Hamlet was definitely my favorite because Hamlet was sitting on a rock on a cliff overlooking the ocean. The ocean in my opinion was a symbol of stillness and escaping reality. Also the music was another reason why I liked the clip.
Music can make or break a scene in a play, movie, or show. Olivier's and Almereyda's Hamlet showed how music emphasizes the emotion the character is going through. Unlike the two others were just silent and it made it seem the characters felt nothingness. The music in the two clips showed what feelings the characters felt. In Olivier's Hamlet the music was grim and angry. That made the scene make more sense because you can interpret the emotions he's feeling. Also in the Almereyda's clip where the music was an eerie undertone, showing Hamlet in a vindictive mood where he is obviously depressed. I enjoyed the Hamlet clips and now I wish I could've scene Jude Law's Hamlet.
In Branaugh's Hamlet it looked like Hamlet was in his own home talking to himself in the mirror. It showed that they only person he could tell what he was thinking was himself. Olivier's Hamlet was definitely my favorite because Hamlet was sitting on a rock on a cliff overlooking the ocean. The ocean in my opinion was a symbol of stillness and escaping reality. Also the music was another reason why I liked the clip.
Music can make or break a scene in a play, movie, or show. Olivier's and Almereyda's Hamlet showed how music emphasizes the emotion the character is going through. Unlike the two others were just silent and it made it seem the characters felt nothingness. The music in the two clips showed what feelings the characters felt. In Olivier's Hamlet the music was grim and angry. That made the scene make more sense because you can interpret the emotions he's feeling. Also in the Almereyda's clip where the music was an eerie undertone, showing Hamlet in a vindictive mood where he is obviously depressed. I enjoyed the Hamlet clips and now I wish I could've scene Jude Law's Hamlet.
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