Oh how I love this scene; he says these lines so naturally and totally convincing - all the emotion is there in his eyes; one of my very favorites moments in the play. Just watching these scenes on here, makes me long to see my film again...I have only watched it now about 30 times; should keep a count. I can't get enough of Ken's Hamlet....magnificent!
There is something about Kenneth Branagh that lifts me up whenever he speaks, and yet I cried, I actually cried after watching this, I laughed, and I stared in awe at this guy who can do Shakespeare its rightful justice.
Seriously, what is it about Kenneth Branagh? HOW DOES HE DO THIS?!?!?!
Yes, that's the question I've always asked myself! How DOES he do it??? Not just the voice alone or the way of speaking or the eyes or the face: all these together are moving and powerful with a quiet kind of power. Brilliant. Branagh is brilliant.
On the other hand, he is an actor, pure & simple. Just happens to be the kind not often found and may not be appreciated as he ought. And, being a director as well, he uses music to complement the drama. Good theatre.
"If music be the food of love, play on!" wrote the Bard. And I think he believed in the power of music, not to rape, but to throw light upon the language.
Since no man knows AUGHT (not what) of what he leaves. 'aught'= ownership/in any degree or respect.
Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul...29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.
The 4 hours version is better, I know there´s the short version of 2 hours around internet, but it miss a lot of scenes and a lot of the plot. Though I have heard this movie was really 5 1/2 hours, but the official movie is 4 hours, on DVD. Gret job indeed.
for everyone which is searching for the film you can buy it in amazon. (for a long time there where only the english version available in germany but now finally they have it on german very comftable to me.) so i guess amazon will surely have the english version
We're watched this in English after we read Hamlet. Kenneth Branagh is a master... I'm going to buy this DVD, even if none of my frends are nerdy enough to watch it with me. This is one of the most touching films I've ever seen.
could somebody please post more scenes from this movie (First Player's speech, for example) in ENGLISH? The 2-Disc DVD is ABSOLUTELY WORTH BUYING!!! Kenneth Branagh is a GENIUS!!!!
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alavez789 10 months ago
That's the scene where I fell in love with Branagh!!!!
nurgulhoca 2 years ago
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nurgulhoca 2 years ago
my fav scene - makes me cry...
Intervain 2 years ago
Oh how I love this scene; he says these lines so naturally and totally convincing - all the emotion is there in his eyes; one of my very favorites moments in the play. Just watching these scenes on here, makes me long to see my film again...I have only watched it now about 30 times; should keep a count. I can't get enough of Ken's Hamlet....magnificent!
artj22850 3 years ago 5
i LOOOVE this scene!!
pinkindia983 3 years ago 2
Oh my God, he is so gifted! This almost made me cry... what an extraordinary actor he is!
shakespearefan80 3 years ago 5
There is something about Kenneth Branagh that lifts me up whenever he speaks, and yet I cried, I actually cried after watching this, I laughed, and I stared in awe at this guy who can do Shakespeare its rightful justice.
Seriously, what is it about Kenneth Branagh? HOW DOES HE DO THIS?!?!?!
ilovemuchado 3 years ago 15
My dear ilovemuchado, he's born TO BE Hamlet, it was in his destiny, in his nature.
mom63423 3 years ago 9
Yes, that's the question I've always asked myself! How DOES he do it??? Not just the voice alone or the way of speaking or the eyes or the face: all these together are moving and powerful with a quiet kind of power. Brilliant. Branagh is brilliant.
violetfieldflorence 3 years ago 7
He breaks my heart!
mom63423 3 years ago 7
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He is such a ham. And the music rapes the language.
Rattapax 3 years ago
Sure. And pigs can fly.
Whovian2711 3 years ago 3
On the other hand, he is an actor, pure & simple. Just happens to be the kind not often found and may not be appreciated as he ought. And, being a director as well, he uses music to complement the drama. Good theatre.
"If music be the food of love, play on!" wrote the Bard. And I think he believed in the power of music, not to rape, but to throw light upon the language.
violetfieldflorence 3 years ago 5
this is sooo good, I wanna watch this movie.
c6h12o6glucose 3 years ago
Oh my goodness! I LOVE THIS SCENE!! Thank you thank you!
Tangerine08 3 years ago
Since no man knows AUGHT (not what) of what he leaves. 'aught'= ownership/in any degree or respect.
Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul...29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.
jackhoffmaster123 4 years ago 6
Thank you...
domdomenico 3 years ago
@jackhoffmaster123 lol, I tried to find that quote about worrying like 8 years ago but couldn't. matt 6:27.
also, double nigger
thegothmog 1 year ago
Since no man knows AUGHT (not what) of what he leaves. 'aught'= ownership/in any degree or respect.
Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul...
jackhoffmaster123 4 years ago
The 4 hours version is better, I know there´s the short version of 2 hours around internet, but it miss a lot of scenes and a lot of the plot. Though I have heard this movie was really 5 1/2 hours, but the official movie is 4 hours, on DVD. Gret job indeed.
GilwenX 4 years ago
Let be. This is Hamlet's answer to his question of To be or not to be.
icniv 4 years ago
This was, for me, the most moving part of the play as well as the wonderful branagh film-cheers.
prometheusunbound 4 years ago
Thanks to uploading!
Amazing...Emotional...Awesome.
Perfect performance, honor to him
thejumpers2a 4 years ago
I love this bit. He speaks it with emotions, he speaks so beautifully!!!!!!! ahhhhhh i love this quote!
B0l33 4 years ago 4
for everyone which is searching for the film you can buy it in amazon. (for a long time there where only the english version available in germany but now finally they have it on german very comftable to me.) so i guess amazon will surely have the english version
beckx3000 4 years ago
this is a masterpiece nothing more to say...
beckx3000 4 years ago 2
We're watched this in English after we read Hamlet. Kenneth Branagh is a master... I'm going to buy this DVD, even if none of my frends are nerdy enough to watch it with me. This is one of the most touching films I've ever seen.
AdmiralAckbarX2 4 years ago 2
I totally agree with you. It is very rare that i shed a tear whilst watching a film but i shed bucket loads watching this. :)
Helliconia 4 years ago
Yeah, I did too =D
Whovian2711 3 years ago
could somebody please post more scenes from this movie (First Player's speech, for example) in ENGLISH? The 2-Disc DVD is ABSOLUTELY WORTH BUYING!!! Kenneth Branagh is a GENIUS!!!!
ShakespeareHamlet 4 years ago
The dvd IS out in england right??? I NEED to buy it, but i dont even know where it is avaible. (sp?)
sukibus 4 years ago
I have the DVD, a piece of art. Congratulations Mr Branagh.
Witchqueen 4 years ago
could you tell me where to find it? was it just released in england? im going to cry of it was....XD
i LOVE this movie, Kenneth Branagh is so entrancing....
im only 18 years old...is that a little pathetic or no?lol
yukarinoitami 4 years ago
Well, I'm 13 and I've seen this film 5 times! It's truly magnificent! Kenneth Branagh is a genius! =D
And you can get the DVD in England - I bought mine from Amazon.
Whovian2711 3 years ago 3
*enjoy
B0l33 4 years ago
Omg i really enjoying watchign this clip, hehe
B0l33 4 years ago
Kenneth! =] So good as Hamlet! Thank you for this clip - i know what i am missing now.
B0l33 4 years ago
same ere! he's wonderful and he speaks so well! can't wait for the dvd now.
Edelwyn 4 years ago
I cant wait for the dvd too!!! And yes! i agree with you, he speaks beautifully!
B0l33 4 years ago