This seems to play up the whole emo-teen-playing-with-the-idea-of-suicide idea that some people have about Hamlet; I can get why some people wouldn't like that, but it seems a valid interpretation. Not pretending to be any kind of expert on these things.
I have heard it as "pith" and I have heard it as "pitch." I was always confident in the latter, but now that you have done it otherwise, Amy, I doubt myself. Do you know with authority which is correct? o.O
@LooseJepardy It is very difficult to overly dramatize someone contemplating suicide. Suicide is a very final act. She uses entirely too much insanity and too little depression at the thought of losing his father and then his kingdom. She plays too insane when that is only a part of what makes Hamlet a complex character. Acting too hard is your big flaw, it is entirely unbelievable.
Do you masturbate to videos of yourself? You seem to be that full of yourself. I did a much more believable Hamlet in 8th grade, you are trying to play too much to mental illness instead of depression and mental illness. Men don't get as irritatingly off kilter when they get suicidal, they get morose, hence the language used. You might as well have changed the soliloquy entirely with your insane Hamlet, "To be or to chase ghosts, that is the question. I kinda want to eat a midget."
@Angermeplease nope, I don't point in the same fashion as the rest of you cretins. I use my entire hand to point, thusly all of the fingers point to wherever it is I am pointing at. Thanks for the question though.
@botifigus Re-read the last sentence of your comment to me. Yep. Think before you type, as you have discounted your reason for typing in your message. As you too are a critic, your opinion doesn't count, so why on Earth would you send a message to someone you don't know? Honestly, you have some nerve, but I shall overlook it this once as it occurs to me that you may be a little slow. Either way, have a great day.
Unfortunately, Amy falls into the category of "over trained" actress, she overacts in everything. Textbook, but so unnatural. She may get small parts in plays. Aside from that she will not get any major work.
So incredibly jealous of your ability! It is people like you and Meryl Streep that i admire greatly, learn from, and take inspiration from, so much, as to influence my future. :)
As some others have said, you also me greatly of Meryl Streep, which is a HUGE credit to you.
Absolutely love your work. Brilliant!
You and your video's along with Meryl's movies, interviews, and general gorgeous spirit have really helped me learn how to imitate, characterize, and become other-worldly :) Thank you! <3
I think your dialect is really good. When i see you preform I always think of Meryl Streep I beleive that you will amount to great things and end up as your generations greatest actress like Meryl Streep is for hers!!!
I'm not going to lie, I am slightly obsessed with your videos. You are so knowledgeable in art yet you are still funny. I love your quirky style, you should try stand up! :D
amy, ive recently started watching your videos, and i have to say, you are one talented lady!! your english accent is spot on here :) you could easily fit in well here in england, and no one would know you were american!! :P
gah. how many times didd you freeeakingggggg read that monologue. i even tried doinngg that man and it took me like threee fuckingg days to just remember up to "with a bare bodkin?" part.
do you just do this stuff when you get bored? like i mean your flossing your teath? god i wish even had to the time to just randomly break into a monologue. (:
its like in the Kenneth Branagh version where he speaks towards the mirror, knowing that someone is listening on the other side. Same as us in this case.
The to Be or Not to Be soliloqy is one of my favorites. I think that you would do an amazing performance of Katarina's soliloqy in Taming of the Shrew. "It blots thy beauty, as frosts do bite the meads."
looooooooooool...i know im a girl and i think shes amazing.....lol....i thought i was the only crazy one...i act this way when im on my own...not as much talent...lol....but the same moves...i thought i was insane until i saw her!!!!
Amiii - very impressive - I would love to see how you attempt to interpret and develop the phrase 'I am that I am'. Please please please give it a go.
I have to say, I've seen this one done over and over and over again. I love Shakespeare's works, but no matter how many times I read this piece, or watched it being performed, I have never once believed it or even truely understood it - until now. That was incredible - I'm totally blown away! Talk about being in character. You really felt it, REALLY believed it, and it shows. Hands down the best Hamlets Soliloquy I have ever seen. Ever.
truly truly good. less hands in the hair and on the lips - ah, the eternal actors' question of what to do with the hands. keep them out of frame in this case. you are terrific without them. they detract from your otherwise very present performance.
I strongly suggest going to London. You would be picked up the moment you got through an audition. From someone who has seen many of Shakespeare's plays at The Globe, you tarnish their acting and ability to transform because you surpass them in such efforts.
i dont understand why no one huge and famous has found you yet because i think you deserve an oscar pretty soon. if someone can do shakespeare that well i believe they must be noticed. and your 21 accents were amazing as well. the irish, german and russian were my favourite.
That really works for me... combining the classic Shakespeare with the everyday actions of a bathroom mirror soliloquy... I've overheard many and done a few myself. Peace
While I don't necessarily agree with all of your choices (but when does that ever happen?), I think this is wonderful.
It also solidified my opinion (along with the 5 other extraordinary gals I have seen in various productions) that more females need to be cast as Hamlet! I have yet to see a disappointing, "bad" female Hamlet, and CERTAINLY have seen my share of horrid male ones!
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Geez, lady, is that the countenance/mien of Hamlet or a Ham sandwich, with cheeeeeeeese? Please! One must realize inherence to be, or not to be, inferring reality corresponding to immutable principle.
There's a rhyme and a reason for all and arbitrary designation does not exist.... I suggest you shave your head and go homeless...about ten years in the streets would divest of distracting "PRESUMPTION" and give depth...that's depth silly, "DEPTH!"
Just wanted to say that I stumbled upon this video of Hamlet's most famous soliloquy, and truly enjoyed your interpretation of it. One of the greatest things about performing Shakespeare, in my opinion, is the openness of the verse. There are so many ways to read it and perform it, and I refuse to believe there is any one right way. Being a student of history though, I still have a great respect for the text and the original meaning. I think it's possible to have both!
Excellent use of levels! I've enjoyed watching your videos these past couple of minutes. You really have something, so just keep it up! I do have to agree with BazzyFrazzy, a little too cheery at the beginning, considering what is being said and the circumstances surrounding, but as I said before, the use of levels was great!
Friend, you have uplifted my soul to laughtears of gratitude. I will keep this as a mantra, to remind myself not to "do" but to allow the creations that come forth, thankfully through me.
and This, my Friend, is only the beginning! Just wait until I announce my upcoming film "Connected", and how everyone can be involved! GAAAAAAAAAH! I get so Excited!
Thank you deeply. I can honestly say the same thing about what You bring to this world.
That was really, really, good. In that mini-series form HBO, *you* should have been John Adams' wife instead of Laura Linney. I could have totally imagined you in that role. All your vids are fantastic but this one is so unique that I had to comment on it. Gutsy and fantastic at the same time!
Speaking as a Brit; I'm dead impressed! Bravo, Amy! I'll confess that the first of your clips I saw was "Hula" and my initial impression was that you were wonderfully bonkers. Now I've seen more of your offerings, your real talent shines through. Thanks very much.
Hey Amy, I love your take on this tremendous piece of literature. Just a question, do you think prince Hamlet truly feigned madness or do you think there were times where he was in fact pushed beyond this act? thanks
I must also thankyou for making me understand this whole soliloquy - I'm studying Hamlet at school. The way you put this across really allowed me to understand Hamlet's state of mind at this point in the play.
Lady I don't know who you are, but this is the first time I've actually got what the f hamlet was talking about. I liked how it didn't run like a prewritten speech delivered to an audience with eager ears, but more like someone trying to rationalise something terrifying. someone who wants to believe that all problems can be solved by thinking. It's interesting it's the first time I've wondered more about what hamlet isn't saying, than what he is.
BRILLIANT! This is such an articulate, edifying response!! Thank you!
I confess that I also had no idea "what the f Hamlet was talking about" until one Saturday morning I woke up at 5 or something ridiculous and the lines started running through my head as people TALK! I grabbed the play and ran through the speech and it suddenly made sense! :-)
I'm thrilled that it translates to you. Love your articulation about Hamlet believing that all problems can be solved by thinking. -so true!
hahaha 1650million, my feelings EXACTLY. this should be shown in shakespeare classes. not joking. the stuff they showed us in my class wasn't near this good.
Which is why I've come to believe that it's USELESS to compare ourselves to others. There is no hierarchy of "goodness" and "betterness"; only honesty and inspiration. If you're inspired and honest in your creation, that's all anyone can do! :-)
I do understand that you don´t want to make comparisons while you´re watching "Long day´s journey into night" or "Sophie´s choice" (among others), but... how can I be inspired by someone if I don´t consider that someone's actions better than mine?
In the same light, "natural" inspiration and honesty are perfectly fine, but so often, not good enough to achieve what you aim for. How can you calibrate how good are those if you don´t compare yourself?
Absolutely be inspired by others' work. Absolutely marvel at the choices they make and the fact that they're different from the choices you would have made. Learn and learn and marvel and learn.
But deciding which choices are "better" doesn't accomplish anything creative. If I've done the work and I'm truly living the character, whatever comes out is "right". Next take it'll be different -and just as right. You're noticing Streep's flexibility & freedom to allow diff. character's choices.
It´s hard to debate about certain things under 500 chars...
In any case, and if you graciously allow me the cheeky comment, after reading a bunch of your comments sometimes I´m under the impression that if the "little grasshopper" monk from Kung-fu and Yoda were to make a gay couple, I could easily be reading their adopted child's comments... :-D
(BTW, I do recommend "Long journey..." if you haven´t watched it yet: Hepburn is magnificent in there, and it is an unusually "theatrical" film...)
there's something dishonest in your presentation.
You're very smoke and mirrors with your great accents, your painstaking make up, your premeditated expressions
but if i ever met you, i don't know i that i could believe a word you say
TheMollyglory 1 month ago
This seems to play up the whole emo-teen-playing-with-the-idea-of-suicide idea that some people have about Hamlet; I can get why some people wouldn't like that, but it seems a valid interpretation. Not pretending to be any kind of expert on these things.
ginnyisdacoolest 6 months ago
@ginnyisdacoolest Well, you can't deny that Hamlet was contemplating suicide here.
Dreamer00 4 months ago
It may be a little premature, but I think Amy Walker may soon end up being in the same league as Stephen Fry.
mariveregati 6 months ago
Dear Amy Joker!
Poor Shakespeare, if he could he would to pass out of existence (die) again, because you just killed him and Hamlet.
donnamila 8 months ago
never really liked hamlet too much but this video just might make me change my mind.
RaymondPants 8 months ago
sorry but this is plain crap... no thought, fake emotions, nothing real and too much "acting"..
andyrunman 8 months ago
I have heard it as "pith" and I have heard it as "pitch." I was always confident in the latter, but now that you have done it otherwise, Amy, I doubt myself. Do you know with authority which is correct? o.O
Grymmorgan 9 months ago
I wish you were my acting coach. :(
scrappyjulia94 9 months ago
You are very nice and talanted, but I'm a bit confused by your smile. 0_0
At all your videos I see you smiling only by your mouth, but your eyes are always cold. And that's a bit scary and uncomfortable to watch....
EverybodyLovesMaria 9 months ago
First time I actually understood what was going on in this. For reals. Thanks for the eye opening. <3
RebeccaAnne88 10 months ago
I love Shakespeare jolly much! My favorite version of this beautiful piece thou, is this one by David Tennant.
- You can hear he understand an feel every word, and I think it is pure brilliant.
But you, Amy Walker, is a sharp second, cause this vid is utterly awesome ;D
LameboyRandomness 11 months ago
so amazing!
ProductionsbyLiz 11 months ago
Shakespeare and dental hygiene...awesome!
Phoenix0Inferno 1 year ago
wow! ........you killed it!
danimial 1 year ago
BRILLIANT!
You really captured the full scope of Hamlet's character...the madness, the depression, the utter confusion...
Awesome.
serendipity4212 1 year ago 2
that made me cry ... (nearly)
MTatere 1 year ago
@baadshepherd
I sense alot of insecurity in your actions. Kindly do not take out your childhood on me.
SCTheGoblinQueen 1 year ago
A thin line between genius and madness. She uses it for floss. I loved it! ;)
lmartin4u 1 year ago
@LooseJepardy It is very difficult to overly dramatize someone contemplating suicide. Suicide is a very final act. She uses entirely too much insanity and too little depression at the thought of losing his father and then his kingdom. She plays too insane when that is only a part of what makes Hamlet a complex character. Acting too hard is your big flaw, it is entirely unbelievable.
baadshepherd 1 year ago
Do you masturbate to videos of yourself? You seem to be that full of yourself. I did a much more believable Hamlet in 8th grade, you are trying to play too much to mental illness instead of depression and mental illness. Men don't get as irritatingly off kilter when they get suicidal, they get morose, hence the language used. You might as well have changed the soliloquy entirely with your insane Hamlet, "To be or to chase ghosts, that is the question. I kinda want to eat a midget."
baadshepherd 1 year ago
@baadshepherd
You seem to think quite highly of your own opinion too. Perhaps while you point the accusing finger at her, there are three pointing back at you?
Angermeplease 1 year ago
@Angermeplease nope, I don't point in the same fashion as the rest of you cretins. I use my entire hand to point, thusly all of the fingers point to wherever it is I am pointing at. Thanks for the question though.
baadshepherd 1 year ago
@baadshepherd
Cretins, nice touch, you pretentious pseudo-intellectual
SCTheGoblinQueen 1 year ago
@SCTheGoblinQueen Thank you, please read the last half of your own comment as I don't feel like retyping it.
baadshepherd 1 year ago
@baadshepherd I cannot believe you are giving a negative critique of someone doing Macbeth and flossing. Take some Abilify and chill.
yellowcornerhouse 1 year ago
@yellowcornerhouse It's Hamlet.
Dreamer00 4 months ago
@baadshepherd Where is your version of this piece for all the world to see? Fortunately, the critic does not count.
botifigus 2 months ago
@botifigus Re-read the last sentence of your comment to me. Yep. Think before you type, as you have discounted your reason for typing in your message. As you too are a critic, your opinion doesn't count, so why on Earth would you send a message to someone you don't know? Honestly, you have some nerve, but I shall overlook it this once as it occurs to me that you may be a little slow. Either way, have a great day.
baadshepherd 2 months ago
@botifigus Deflate your ego a bit and you just may be able to get your head out of your ass.
botifigus 2 months ago
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blackgemstar 1 year ago
Ms. Walker, you are deliciously insane! Mildly gross with the flossing, but rather lovely in your interpretation. :-)
blackgemstar 1 year ago
.......and I'm crying. Again. Completely amazed.
BethanyJBowman 1 year ago
Absolutely brilliant! Just throwing this out there, an interesting idea what if Hamlet wasn't a son but a grieving daughter in search for revenge.
Yuurei21 1 year ago
I almost cried @:52 your so passionate!!!
Lyndy0926 1 year ago
Unfortunately, Amy falls into the category of "over trained" actress, she overacts in everything. Textbook, but so unnatural. She may get small parts in plays. Aside from that she will not get any major work.
dajazman2k 1 year ago
So incredibly jealous of your ability! It is people like you and Meryl Streep that i admire greatly, learn from, and take inspiration from, so much, as to influence my future. :)
As some others have said, you also me greatly of Meryl Streep, which is a HUGE credit to you.
Absolutely love your work. Brilliant!
You and your video's along with Meryl's movies, interviews, and general gorgeous spirit have really helped me learn how to imitate, characterize, and become other-worldly :) Thank you! <3
Angefied 1 year ago
I don't believe you. Your diction fails you and there is little truth in your performance. Sorry to deliver a negative review.
actorman1 1 year ago 2
Amazing yet again. But why while your flossing? ha-ha!
kakmelanierose 1 year ago
Yah. But he was a Dane. She makes Hamlet understandable. ... but what would it sound like with a Danish accent. ... er, inflection..
sherriffnoldie 1 year ago
To pee or not to pee... And the answer's runnin' down my leg... HAHAHA
SolitaryWarrior 1 year ago
where do you come from
glossyflossym 1 year ago
@glossyflossym Washington. Google Amy Walker. She's on Wikipedia. =)
dangersgirl89 1 year ago
I think your dialect is really good. When i see you preform I always think of Meryl Streep I beleive that you will amount to great things and end up as your generations greatest actress like Meryl Streep is for hers!!!
SingingFreak217 1 year ago
Brilliant!
rmaesum 1 year ago
I wana meet ya!! =]
DJDhananjayK 1 year ago
Yes! I got it! You remind me of Emily Blunt! Woosh that was gonna drive me insane.
sarahruhls 1 year ago
beauty
liverpool80000seater 1 year ago 2
beauty
liverpool80000seater 1 year ago
I'm not going to lie, I am slightly obsessed with your videos. You are so knowledgeable in art yet you are still funny. I love your quirky style, you should try stand up! :D
calikas7 1 year ago
WOW WOW WOW :D
EuphoriaLacrymosa 1 year ago
you would make such a great actress!!!
moneefiction 1 year ago
amy, ive recently started watching your videos, and i have to say, you are one talented lady!! your english accent is spot on here :) you could easily fit in well here in england, and no one would know you were american!! :P
symooonnn 1 year ago
Hamlet was a dude.
guitarcapo 1 year ago
@4everstoked wow i thought she's British ;P
kawaiiushii 1 year ago
If Hamlet was a woman, he'd be Amy Walker... muahaha.
dearestkela 1 year ago
wonder what she'll recite on the toilet... lol
fieldsoflavender 1 year ago
ok this is just crazy! LOL
fieldsoflavender 1 year ago
amy is american????????
kawaiiushii 1 year ago
Somehow, the act of flossing makes it seem even more Shakespearean. BRILLIANTLY DONE, with real soul! As if you're on stage!
JaguarJedi22 1 year ago 2
gah. how many times didd you freeeakingggggg read that monologue. i even tried doinngg that man and it took me like threee fuckingg days to just remember up to "with a bare bodkin?" part.
do you just do this stuff when you get bored? like i mean your flossing your teath? god i wish even had to the time to just randomly break into a monologue. (:
it was very good.
itsskatee 2 years ago 5
you are FANTASTIC... such an inspiration
JediClaudia 2 years ago
oh that's brilliant Amy!!! I wish I was as talented as you... I soooo envy you!!!
mariaksimidis 2 years ago
Lovely!
xpietrfed 2 years ago
AMAZING
cass947 2 years ago
Intense. Bravo! Bravo! Encore! Encore! ENCORE!!! :)
tpravata 2 years ago
sarasm is a rude face
Tiroth77 2 years ago
What is the significance of the flossing may I ask?
I am doing the Hamlet monologue soon and I found this to be very intriguing!
yokohobo 2 years ago
i love how you're flossing. great job. it gave me chills!
jjeileen 2 years ago
its like in the Kenneth Branagh version where he speaks towards the mirror, knowing that someone is listening on the other side. Same as us in this case.
gueneemc 2 years ago 2
The to Be or Not to Be soliloqy is one of my favorites. I think that you would do an amazing performance of Katarina's soliloqy in Taming of the Shrew. "It blots thy beauty, as frosts do bite the meads."
vampyrechick25 2 years ago
i think im in love with this girl
RalloBs 2 years ago 4
looooooooooool...i know im a girl and i think shes amazing.....lol....i thought i was the only crazy one...i act this way when im on my own...not as much talent...lol....but the same moves...i thought i was insane until i saw her!!!!
MyHidayah 2 years ago
Had a tear in my eye after that fantastic soliloquy
Bravo.
If I may...
"But that the thought of something after death"?
is it not "But that the dread of something after death"?
Chainciw 2 years ago
Hamlet whining about broken floss. Great!
Rebbeshlomo 2 years ago
This is SO good.
humpedydumpedy 2 years ago 3
i just love this vid! ur awesome! and u know how to cry on command? could u possibly do a video talkin about how u do that?
*peace
WeAreBullets 2 years ago 2
LOL!!!! i found it enthralling congrats
123Forte321 2 years ago 2
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poeticmocha 2 years ago
Awsome !
alan2320 2 years ago
you are a great actress! unbelievable...
betterthanhermione 2 years ago
Absolutely the best Hamlet in the world....! WOW...!
TheYuppieboy 2 years ago
your shakespeare is incredible
knocho2 2 years ago 4
i wanna see you in amovie !!!
faithinlucy 2 years ago 2
wow, you are really inspiring!
shakespearefan80 2 years ago 7
To Floss, or, Not To Floss. Now THAT is the question.
To keep one's teeth or to become truly British
with their Summer teeth. (Some are there and some are not!) Let loose from this molar crown.
etc. etc.
CKE142B 2 years ago 4
LMAO
djmtman 2 years ago
Lmao! AWESOME! XD
painfulxblissx 2 years ago
I would love to see you performing with Paul Bettany!
BraziliAna 2 years ago
Amiii - very impressive - I would love to see how you attempt to interpret and develop the phrase 'I am that I am'. Please please please give it a go.
walkgood101 2 years ago
wow
rayray1555 2 years ago 3
GREAT! 5*
VickyGoss 2 years ago 2
hahahaha, i just love the beginning and the title is great. lol.
u got skills woman, amazing job. :D i love ur vids.
WeAreBullets 2 years ago 2
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poeticmocha 2 years ago
I have to say, I've seen this one done over and over and over again. I love Shakespeare's works, but no matter how many times I read this piece, or watched it being performed, I have never once believed it or even truely understood it - until now. That was incredible - I'm totally blown away! Talk about being in character. You really felt it, REALLY believed it, and it shows. Hands down the best Hamlets Soliloquy I have ever seen. Ever.
JericaLindsayLee 2 years ago 43
truly truly good. less hands in the hair and on the lips - ah, the eternal actors' question of what to do with the hands. keep them out of frame in this case. you are terrific without them. they detract from your otherwise very present performance.
taschiboo2 2 years ago
whoa. magic.
and everyone-
dont deny we've all done random monologs to the mirror
Oreoreogirl 2 years ago 4
I got chills.
DellaraGorjian 2 years ago 3
you britghened my day!
XathanAaXan 2 years ago 2
your one big inspiration to ME.
jecp24 2 years ago
AMY WALKER ... ENCHANTE
empath128 2 years ago 2
I strongly suggest going to London. You would be picked up the moment you got through an audition. From someone who has seen many of Shakespeare's plays at The Globe, you tarnish their acting and ability to transform because you surpass them in such efforts.
JaeKF89 2 years ago 4
this is very tasteful, appetizing to those only understand what true theatrics are.
8poseur8 2 years ago 7
i dont understand why no one huge and famous has found you yet because i think you deserve an oscar pretty soon. if someone can do shakespeare that well i believe they must be noticed. and your 21 accents were amazing as well. the irish, german and russian were my favourite.
heygeorgepettit 2 years ago 3
Clever! This soliloquy is so difficult to do because it has been done so much that it has become cliche. But you did a wonderful job!
oliviagale 2 years ago 3
it's so enchanting to watch you. I can't keep my eyes off of you. :)
heartstoobig 2 years ago 3
haha, hamlet flosses. this is great.
WeAreBullets 2 years ago 5
One of the more unique Shakespeare interpretations....but a great one nonetheless =)
Archangel3583 2 years ago 19
More like to pee or not to pee.
brianbepop 2 years ago 2
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tis be truly awkward
brianbepop 2 years ago
That was FANTASTIC! I love her interpretation of the soliloquy, it really expresses so much of the feelings Hamlet is experiencing so beautifully!
udothegreat 2 years ago 4
Wow, we have the same nail file!
tastella 3 years ago
this was on my b-day last year
spagrl03 3 years ago
i love how you present yourself so... authenticly human! not hiding anything... hard to explain what i mean... but just gorgeous!
duenner 3 years ago 3
I like what you did with this. A lot. Who would've though you could play this as Hamlet talking to himself in the mirror as he flossed?!
twinkletoes3789 3 years ago
As always, you leave me stunned. You reminded me of Kenneth Branagh for some reason in this, and trust me, that's a really good thing!
lotrphan3 3 years ago
Hi Amy,
That really works for me... combining the classic Shakespeare with the everyday actions of a bathroom mirror soliloquy... I've overheard many and done a few myself. Peace
therealazaro 3 years ago 3
That was amazing, I admire your talenttt
katherine1331 3 years ago
While I don't necessarily agree with all of your choices (but when does that ever happen?), I think this is wonderful.
It also solidified my opinion (along with the 5 other extraordinary gals I have seen in various productions) that more females need to be cast as Hamlet! I have yet to see a disappointing, "bad" female Hamlet, and CERTAINLY have seen my share of horrid male ones!
LLbgbbc3 3 years ago
You sound a lot like Jennifer Ehle. (And that's a compliment =D)
elinalaula 3 years ago
The contextual assumption is beyond forgiveness; affectation portray's naught but delusion's invidious cause.
jkilmer44 3 years ago
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Geez, lady, is that the countenance/mien of Hamlet or a Ham sandwich, with cheeeeeeeese? Please! One must realize inherence to be, or not to be, inferring reality corresponding to immutable principle.
There's a rhyme and a reason for all and arbitrary designation does not exist.... I suggest you shave your head and go homeless...about ten years in the streets would divest of distracting "PRESUMPTION" and give depth...that's depth silly, "DEPTH!"
jkilmer44 3 years ago
that was more than great *sigh* i loved it
ohowspiffy 3 years ago
that was by far better than mel gibson's version! amazing! absolutely stupendous! i loved every second of it!
kaiyaxrawr 3 years ago
I'm studying Hamlet at the moment, and I think you captured his sadness, anger, bitterness and frustration perfectly.
cookieflower 3 years ago
PRECIOUS
ABSOLUTELY
PERFECT
STUNNING
STELAR
your a magician in a world of peasants.
Em1234567879 3 years ago
Hi Amy,
Just wanted to say that I stumbled upon this video of Hamlet's most famous soliloquy, and truly enjoyed your interpretation of it. One of the greatest things about performing Shakespeare, in my opinion, is the openness of the verse. There are so many ways to read it and perform it, and I refuse to believe there is any one right way. Being a student of history though, I still have a great respect for the text and the original meaning. I think it's possible to have both!
Great job!
U2Pepperman 3 years ago
Excellent use of levels! I've enjoyed watching your videos these past couple of minutes. You really have something, so just keep it up! I do have to agree with BazzyFrazzy, a little too cheery at the beginning, considering what is being said and the circumstances surrounding, but as I said before, the use of levels was great!
Timthethespian89 3 years ago
you should be in a movie.
Lefkada18 3 years ago
improves throughout the soliloquy... but i think the beginning is too cheery.
but overall: excellent!
BazzyFrazzy 3 years ago
Ace
I watched it again.
I wonder what other soliloquies might make more sense when read in a similar vein
cmmndrblu 3 years ago
Excellent job on the soliloquy! By far the best I've seen to be honest!
howtobenotnaked 3 years ago
Wow I actually can't wait to read this play for school now, haha thanks for that.
Zach666666 3 years ago
Amy you are making this world a better place it seems. Nothing more is to be done.
thisisMT 3 years ago
Friend, you have uplifted my soul to laughtears of gratitude. I will keep this as a mantra, to remind myself not to "do" but to allow the creations that come forth, thankfully through me.
and This, my Friend, is only the beginning! Just wait until I announce my upcoming film "Connected", and how everyone can be involved! GAAAAAAAAAH! I get so Excited!
Thank you deeply. I can honestly say the same thing about what You bring to this world.
amiablewalker 3 years ago
Brilliant! YAY! Glad to galvanize your interest in the Bard. :-)
amiablewalker 3 years ago
omg.. ure so amazing... why arent u an ultra popular actress yet?
rtrujillo13 3 years ago
That was really, really, good. In that mini-series form HBO, *you* should have been John Adams' wife instead of Laura Linney. I could have totally imagined you in that role. All your vids are fantastic but this one is so unique that I had to comment on it. Gutsy and fantastic at the same time!
bizzyb0t 3 years ago
Wow, thank you! I'm a major fan of Linney, but I haven't seen that series. Always dreamed of the period pieces, though. Soon! :-)
amiablewalker 3 years ago
Oh; and if that wasn't enough - I think you're absolutely gorgeous...
mknobber 3 years ago
Speaking as a Brit; I'm dead impressed! Bravo, Amy! I'll confess that the first of your clips I saw was "Hula" and my initial impression was that you were wonderfully bonkers. Now I've seen more of your offerings, your real talent shines through. Thanks very much.
mknobber 3 years ago
Haha! I'm honoured! And probably rather bonkers as well. ;-) Cheers to Variety!
amiablewalker 3 years ago
nice teath
chewe123 3 years ago
Hey Amy, I love your take on this tremendous piece of literature. Just a question, do you think prince Hamlet truly feigned madness or do you think there were times where he was in fact pushed beyond this act? thanks
just another fan.
Robshotipod 3 years ago
i wish i could hear you betterrrrr...
bloops588 3 years ago
Wow! You are a fantastic actress!
I must also thankyou for making me understand this whole soliloquy - I'm studying Hamlet at school. The way you put this across really allowed me to understand Hamlet's state of mind at this point in the play.
Thanks again!
crayonsaregreat 3 years ago
HUZZAH! I'm so glad! Thank you for telling me. :-)
All the best with school and life!
amiablewalker 3 years ago
M'lady, you are a fantastic actress!
BlackCerberus 3 years ago
My humble thanks, kind Sir!
amiablewalker 3 years ago
Lady I don't know who you are, but this is the first time I've actually got what the f hamlet was talking about. I liked how it didn't run like a prewritten speech delivered to an audience with eager ears, but more like someone trying to rationalise something terrifying. someone who wants to believe that all problems can be solved by thinking. It's interesting it's the first time I've wondered more about what hamlet isn't saying, than what he is.
Cheers
cmmndrblu 3 years ago
BRILLIANT! This is such an articulate, edifying response!! Thank you!
I confess that I also had no idea "what the f Hamlet was talking about" until one Saturday morning I woke up at 5 or something ridiculous and the lines started running through my head as people TALK! I grabbed the play and ran through the speech and it suddenly made sense! :-)
I'm thrilled that it translates to you. Love your articulation about Hamlet believing that all problems can be solved by thinking. -so true!
amiablewalker 3 years ago
I know it has been said before but this was fantastic.
I love Shakespeare and you definitely do him justice.
Your skills exceed those of even most of the screen actors out there.
UnusAbsqueDeus 3 years ago
I'm honoured, truly. Thank you!
amiablewalker 3 years ago
i never even studied Shakespeare, but you made him easy to understand just with your expression! so good!
NicoleSarah2525 3 years ago
Wonderful! That's the goal! Many thanks!
amiablewalker 3 years ago
This is fantastic. I love the passion you exhibited.
ickaickaicka 3 years ago
Thank you! :-D
amiablewalker 3 years ago
I like the way true tears well up in your eyes (more than once).
pabzum 3 years ago
Only on YT... LOL
You did that VERY well. I love Shakespeare, but I can barely remember a sentence, let alone a major soliloquy. Kudos to you, hon!
mylovelydame21 3 years ago
does this happen often to you whilst flossing?
Matt0837 3 years ago
zROFL
sandyny 3 years ago
*stares blankly for the 3 minutes of the video* ....So I take it you're NOT going to resume flossing?
Haha =)
HoshiHikari 3 years ago
Fortunately, I was Acting. ;-) Personally, I'm a great believer of regular flossing. :-)
amiablewalker 3 years ago
How very fortunate indeed. =) Entertaining, nonetheless.
HoshiHikari 3 years ago
amazing amy walker !!!!
Psalmenelra 3 years ago
hahaha 1650million, my feelings EXACTLY. this should be shown in shakespeare classes. not joking. the stuff they showed us in my class wasn't near this good.
mitharien 3 years ago
Sometimes you manage to convince yourself you´re good.
Some other times, you find someone who truly has talent, and the whole damn building collapse.
Flabbergasted, really.
Enough now. :D
1650million 3 years ago
It happens to all of us. :-)
Which is why I've come to believe that it's USELESS to compare ourselves to others. There is no hierarchy of "goodness" and "betterness"; only honesty and inspiration. If you're inspired and honest in your creation, that's all anyone can do! :-)
amiablewalker 3 years ago
I do understand that you don´t want to make comparisons while you´re watching "Long day´s journey into night" or "Sophie´s choice" (among others), but... how can I be inspired by someone if I don´t consider that someone's actions better than mine?
In the same light, "natural" inspiration and honesty are perfectly fine, but so often, not good enough to achieve what you aim for. How can you calibrate how good are those if you don´t compare yourself?
Any jedi tricks under the sleeves?? :-)
1650million 3 years ago
Absolutely be inspired by others' work. Absolutely marvel at the choices they make and the fact that they're different from the choices you would have made. Learn and learn and marvel and learn.
But deciding which choices are "better" doesn't accomplish anything creative. If I've done the work and I'm truly living the character, whatever comes out is "right". Next take it'll be different -and just as right. You're noticing Streep's flexibility & freedom to allow diff. character's choices.
amiablewalker 3 years ago 5
It´s hard to debate about certain things under 500 chars...
In any case, and if you graciously allow me the cheeky comment, after reading a bunch of your comments sometimes I´m under the impression that if the "little grasshopper" monk from Kung-fu and Yoda were to make a gay couple, I could easily be reading their adopted child's comments... :-D
(BTW, I do recommend "Long journey..." if you haven´t watched it yet: Hepburn is magnificent in there, and it is an unusually "theatrical" film...)
1650million 3 years ago
You have talent! I swear, if you start playing in movies, you'll be my idol.
peppermint1227 3 years ago