A Ghost With A Ghostly Personality!

Zeffirelli Version

Interpreting this specific scene portrayed by Zeffirelli has given me a better outlook on Hamlet. Specifically, the ghost scene. With the dark environment looming around during this scene, it has built up a lot of suspense which has glued me upon the television screen as I was watching it. Not only did the dark environment cause plenty of suspense, so did the mysterious music playing in the background. Since the scene consisted of close listening and paying attention to what the ghost was saying, my curiosity has sky rocketed due to the vast amounts of information given by the ghost. Furthermore, Hamlet seemed very stunned and emotional after speaking with the ghost which just shows how interested he was when he was listening to the ghost speak. Strong emotion given off by Hamlet has given me a better understanding of him. Overall, I enjoyed Zeffirelli's interpretation on Hamlet due to the countless amounts of suspense it has given me.

Branagh Version

As soon as the scene began, I immediately jumped from my seat due to the extreme action taking place. The way Hamlet was speeding down the gloomy woods surrounded by loud noises and bright lights has given me an excellent first impression on this version of the film. Starting off with a thrilling action scene has given me high hopes about what is going to happen next in the film. Once I caught a glimpse of the ghost, I was in for an unforgettable surprise. Basically, the ghost seemed more intimating, more gruesome, more impatient, and more terrifying than the ghost shown in the Zeffirelli version. In addition, the ghost would be speaking faster than the ghost in the Zeffirelli version which helped build up more suspense. My favorite improvement about this version of the film is that an actual flashback of King Hamlet's death is shown which gave me a broader outlook about the story. This version of the film is by far my favorite version. It has done so much more than the previous film could ever achieve. Probably because it was more modern than the Zeffirelli version at the time.

Almereyda Version

The second this scene started, no, wait, the second I heard about this version of the film, I was stunned and flabbergasted. To think that there is a modern and an average day looking iteration of this film just amazes me. The frightful and medieval setting of the original Hamlet has evolved into an average, city-like approach which may give off a different impression about the story. As the ghost scene begins, the environment is quite and serine which helps build up suspense for the rest of the scene. Turns out, the ghost is actually portrayed as an average human being instead of a floating ghost seen in the Branagh version. As the scene continues, the ghost seems to be a very touchy and a very weird being. A minor improvement from the Branagh version is that the ghost is actual groping Hamlet's hair as told in the actual story. Another minor improvement is the the ghost actually shows affection towards Hamlet by giving Hamlet a firm and tight hug. That is true emotional given off in this version of the film. It may be a set back to the Branagh version, but this version of the film can still hold up.