Zeffirelli's Hamlet with Mel Gibson shows more of the speech's true expression of which it is told. The prop of Hamlet's father's grave in the dungeon give the feeling of death all around and a memorial sight to life and death. Not having music makes the whole scene ominous and always in that state of someone is watching. While Mel Gibson(Hamlet) is speaking afterwards light is shined into the area for a moment, which to me makes Hamlet's words feel rewarded. Mel Gibson expression throughout the speech is in the form a prayer, monotone and held back anger.
Kenneth's film adaptation of the the speech seems more props are being used to wrap around Hamlet while his speech was taking place. The floor of many patters to symbolizes and undecisive mind and the mirror is reflecting Hamlet's persona. Much like Spider-Mans scene with the mirror at the end of the movie resembling two critical choices life or death. Kenneth's actor portrayal of Hamlet seems more like contemplating a murder or anger felt because of his tone delivering the speech.
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