"To be or not to be..."

     In Oliver's version of Hamlet's soliloquy, we see Hamlet on top of a castle near the edge as if he is going to commit suicide. We think this because Hamlet is undecisive about suffering or ending his life. He stares down at the ocean waves crashing against the castle various times. At one point he pulls out a dagger, looking at it as it can be the very weapon that kills him. But Hamlet drops the dagger and sees it as it falls into the waves. There a few music in the beginning of his soliloquy but I think it should have been played throughout the whole speech because it would of made it sound more real. The director is trying to convey that Hamlet is confused about going through the suffering.
     In Zeffirelli's version of Hamlet's soliloquy, we witness Hamlet walking into the place where his father's tomb is and other royal people's tombs as well. The setting is a dark place with very little light. Hamlet is potryed with a more emotional character. He shows his emotions of suffering and expresses himself with the dead people inside their tombs. Since there is no music during that part it sets an emotional mood because we can see how Hamlet feels forreal about what he should do with his life.
     In Branaugh's version of Hamlet's soliloquy, Hamlet is seen in a room all by himself facing a mirror. He talks to himself while he looks at the mirror the whole time which was very different compared to the other versions. In this version, Hamlet also pulls out a dagger nd points to the mirror as if he knew that Claudius was behind listening. The director also puts some soft music to go with the mysterious tone of Hamlet's voice and I believe that the director made Hamlet looked more determined to take revenge than be conflicted.
     In Almereyda's version of Hamlet's soliloquy, the setting takes place in a modern period such as in a blockbuster movie store. I wouldn't have expected his speech to take place in a movie store but it is also ironic because Hamlet is walking down the "action" section. That is ironic because it looks as it's used as a sign to see if Hamlet would take action to resolve his internal conflict. We also see how there's is a man walking through fire on one of the tv's which probably symbolizes the burn Hamlet feels inside.
    In my opinion, Zefferilli's version is my favorite because the director really portrayed Hamlet's feelings and character in that scene. He shows how he wants to avenge his father's death but is conflicted with the idea of killing himself because he is suffering. Also Mel Gibson portrays the character of Hamlet very well. But that is my opinion, but everyone has their own point of view.