Thursday, April 12, 2012

Hamlet ghost scenes

            Each particular scene had distinguishly different emotions in the acting, voice, and music. The Mel GIbson version was very ominous/angry and settled in a more 'medival' time period. Mel Gibson (Hamlet) was more vengeful than other Hamlets portrayed by other actors we have seen as a class. The ghost seemed to feel more anguish and sadness for himself and brought a gloomy feel to the scene. The scene was also very quiet compared to the first version we saw with the loud dramatic music and the floor shaking and cracking.
           The first version was also in a different time period, in a sense more "modern", and displayed more variety in colors. The vibrant appeal made the first version stand out from the rest. Moreover, the acting to me was tasteless. The dramatic dexterity was too much for me and very unrealistic. You can say the entire scene was supernaturaly dramatic.
           The most recent version we've seen is indeed in the most modern setting. The movie consists of a different sort of plot being known that they are not in Denmark but Denmark Corporation, etc., in which Hamlet and the cast are differently portrayed. The ghost scene gave a sense of curiosty as Hamlet moved toward the ghost on the balcony. The ghost was calmer than the rest, while Hamlet seemed in his own little world. The scene was also duller and less entertaining compared to the rest, even the first version.

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