Kenneth Branagh's production of Shakespeare's Hamlet was one of the few film versions of the famous play that reproduced every scene from the original work. As both director and main actor, Branagh introduced this great tragedy with wit, energy and emotional honesty. This production showed most of Shakespeare's formidable plot -a young prince seeking revenge for the murder of his father. The setting of the movie was fabulous. The exterior shots of the Blenheim Palace …
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…effective when she went mad after the death of Polonius. Her acting showed a lot of depth in her character. Though there was a flaw in Hamlet's acting, the overall performance was excellent and Shakespeare's original script has not lost its powerful dramatic force. In spite of the flaws in this movie, Hamlet was a relevant and moving film. Audience were able to empathize with Hamlet and have a deep understanding of this Shakespeare play.