Hpmiss12: hamlet is supposed to be in his thirties as described by the gravedigger scene. Kenneth Branagh was in his thirties during the filming of this
This scene is hilarious. They both fence like little girls if I was fencing I'd go ape shit. If anyone wants to laugh go to 1:17 and the scene where Laertes falls off the balcony. I think Robin Williams is the best part in this movie lol :).
I love Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet, don't get me wrong, but both he and the actor who plays Laertes are both too old. They both did an incredible job, but I always saw Hamlet in his late twenties to early thirties. That's why I like Tennant's version a bit more. Both take on different faces of Hamlet, but I think Tennant captures that bit of little boy Hamlet has in him. And David Tennant is really pretty :]
@sabrepunk Well I wouldn't say it's better exactly just has a different dynamic. In Princess Bride, they're two evenly matched competitors going for a good fight and reveling in each others skill. While here, it's more of a testosterone fueled brawl with swords towards the end, though is is very exciting I must say.
This version is way better than the 1990 one. Every single aspect of the film is better and it gives a much better treatment to the play. Whenever Hamlet and film come up in a conversation, this will be the one my thoughts go to.
Oh, and I said "I did not like the scene." and "I could not tell who Hamlet was and who was Laertes". That better be full credit. Its not like they say names or anything.
@BrigidBroflovski do you mean you don't believe the makers of the movie made it clear enough who was who? if so they do say names in bits i cut out in between
lol at 1:54 how Hamlet completely pushes Horatio
kevin141690 3 months ago
1:17 lmfao. Good lord this is a hilarious scene.
sfniners24 8 months ago
Robin Williams makes me vomit. Mork is always just under the surface.
Ettoredipugnar 9 months ago
Hpmiss12: hamlet is supposed to be in his thirties as described by the gravedigger scene. Kenneth Branagh was in his thirties during the filming of this
bfrederick4195 10 months ago
why are they strip fencing?
rasone0104 10 months ago 2
This scene is hilarious. They both fence like little girls if I was fencing I'd go ape shit. If anyone wants to laugh go to 1:17 and the scene where Laertes falls off the balcony. I think Robin Williams is the best part in this movie lol :).
24ajboucher 1 year ago
I love Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet, don't get me wrong, but both he and the actor who plays Laertes are both too old. They both did an incredible job, but I always saw Hamlet in his late twenties to early thirties. That's why I like Tennant's version a bit more. Both take on different faces of Hamlet, but I think Tennant captures that bit of little boy Hamlet has in him. And David Tennant is really pretty :]
hpmiss12 1 year ago
This is hilarious. WTF is Robin Williams in this movie? This movie is so bad it's good. Kenneth Branagh is purposely trying to make me laugh.
24ajboucher 1 year ago
@24ajboucher Nah, this movie is awesome. Though I will agree that Robin Williams is out of place in it haha.
FoardenotFord 1 year ago
@24ajboucher Is that why it got 3 Oscar nominations including Best Adapted Screenplay?
clashrogers 10 months ago
that was an awesome fencing scene....much better than the Princess Bride.
sabrepunk 1 year ago
@sabrepunk Well I wouldn't say it's better exactly just has a different dynamic. In Princess Bride, they're two evenly matched competitors going for a good fight and reveling in each others skill. While here, it's more of a testosterone fueled brawl with swords towards the end, though is is very exciting I must say.
SasukeDracoNick 1 year ago
Hamlet is the blonde one.
crabby1000 1 year ago
love the music patrick doyle does for this scene!
Gawaine687 1 year ago
0:51
Hamlet: Wait a minute, did you just try to take down the opposing fencer?
Laertes: Yeah, so?
Hamlet: That's against the rules, isn't it?
Laertes: Screw the rules; I have blonde hair!
multipurpose101 1 year ago
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@multipurpose101 Oops, got that mixed up.
0:51
Laertes: Wait a minute, did you just try to take down the opposing fencer?
Hamlet: Yeah, so?
Laertes: That's against the rules, isn't it?
Hamlet: Screw the rules; I have blonde hair!
multipurpose101 1 year ago
@multipurpose101 Laertes doesn't have blonde hair o.0 What are you talking about?
SasukeDracoNick 1 year ago
@SasukeDracoNick Oh...got 'em mixed up...meh
multipurpose101 4 months ago
This version is way better than the 1990 one. Every single aspect of the film is better and it gives a much better treatment to the play. Whenever Hamlet and film come up in a conversation, this will be the one my thoughts go to.
JansenPM 1 year ago
Oh, and I said "I did not like the scene." and "I could not tell who Hamlet was and who was Laertes". That better be full credit. Its not like they say names or anything.
BrigidBroflovski 2 years ago
@BrigidBroflovski do you mean you don't believe the makers of the movie made it clear enough who was who? if so they do say names in bits i cut out in between
taylorrox30 2 years ago
Wow wonder who BrigidBroflovski could be wel hello rory and brigid its brandon
bika369 2 years ago
How did you ever guess my secret identitiy?! *ninja rolls*
BrigidBroflovski 2 years ago
Hello St. Agnes 7th Its rory
LESSONSthruSTUPIDITY 2 years ago
Hola, Rory, its the person that steals all your paper in Language Arts. :D
BrigidBroflovski 2 years ago
1:51 "Oh you gun' get it now."
brainwasher9876 2 years ago
@brainwasher9876 more like "mutha fucka i'll kill yo ass!"
JosephDeJesus 1 year ago
nice. best hamlet movie.
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