The Oscar project- Hamlet

[blue_lotus13]

Laurence Olivier's version of Hamlet won the Best picture in 1948. By directing and starring this, Olivier became the first person to direct himself to an Oscar win for Best actor. I must admit that I did doze a bit during this movie, I think I was quite tired. However, there are some good things-

1. Hamlet's father's ghost looks a bit like Darth Vader and has a similarly shaped head. I think it might have been part of an influence from the war? Not sure.

2. Ophelia floating in the water is amazing.

3. Hamlet REALLY wants his mom, if you catch my drift.

4. The play to get the attention of Claudius is quite the highlight.

I must admit that Hamlet is not my favourite Shakespeare play, as I find Hamlet's dilly dallying and lack of decision making annoying. I am constantly frustrated by people who cannot make up their minds, in fiction or in real life. However, I did like how Olivier delivered the major soliloquies, and could appreciate his talent. Also, his hair in this movie makes him look a bit like Sting.

Comments

[elfin-chick.livejournal.com]

And by implication, his hair makes him look a bit like J. Handy.

[kelly-yoyo.livejournal.com]

Have you ever read the T.S. Eliot essay Hamlet and His Problems (http://www.bartleby.com/200/sw9.html)? Highly recommended, and essential reading for any writer, in my opinion.