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Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet
Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet was the first uncut film version of Shakespeare’s most challenging tragedy. In my opinion, his dedication to stay true to the original text was greatly appreciated. It helped the play tremendously by coming to life on the screen, making it easier for people holding the text while watching and enabling them to analyze the text without any confusion. Branagh’s flashbacks helped to clear up many ambiguities in the text. For example, how far the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia really went. All in all, not only does this version contain some brilliant performances by actors both familiar and not familiar with Shakespeare. It is presented in a way that each and every individual that chooses to watch can follow along
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