Hamlet on Film Lesson Plan | Filmography
Daily lessons for the following films are included in the lesson plan:
Hamlet (1996), directed by Kenneth Branagh, produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Corporation, and Fishmonger Films; Rated: PG-13; US Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 1996; Video Release Date: March 3, 1998 by Sony Entertainment; Runtime: 242 minutes.
Review: Kenneth Branagh became the heir apparent to the 'Shakespeare on Film' mantle originally given to Laurence Olivier, and although he denies that this Hamlet is like Olivier's, it is hard to ignore Branagh's dyed blonde hair... Complete Review of Hamlet (1996)
Hamlet (1948), directed by Laurence Olivier, produced by Two Cities Films Ltd.: Unrated; US Theatrical Release Date: September 29, 1948; Video Release Date: 1989; DVD Release Date: September 19, 2000 by Paramount; Runtime: 155 minutes.
Review: When Laurence Olivier came to the rescue of the morale of British soldiers during World War II with Henry V, he became the unofficial guardian of Shakespeare on film. This film has been considered a classic since its release, and earned Olivier an Oscar for his performance... Complete Review of Hamlet (1948)
Hamlet (1990), directed by Franco Zeffirelli, produced by Canal+, Carolco Pictures Inc., Icon Entertainment International, Marquis, Nelson Entertainment, Sovereign Pictures, Warner Bros., World Icon BV; Rated: PG; US Theatrical Release Date: January 18, 1991; DVD Release Date: February 24, 2004 by Warner Home Video; Runtime: 134 minutes.
Review: When Franco Zeffirelli (who was a great admirer of Laurence Olivier) decided to make a film of Hamlet, he had no trouble at all selecting Mel Gibson for the role. The famous Italian director thought it would interesting to see the 'action-hero' play a man who delays action for the length of an entire play... Complete Review of Hamlet (1990)