contrast between two hamlets

Shakespeare has been translated into many languages. There are many versions of Hamlet movies and theater plays all around the world. I personally read and watched Hamlet in two languages: Russian and English. I will contrast two American Hamlet movies, one of which is by Mel Gibson, with Mel Gibson as Hamlet and another one is staring Lawrence Olivier. Both of the performances I found worthy and enjoyable, even though they are completely different. Gibson’…

…attempt to take his own life twice, by holding the bodkin against his heart, and then standing on the edge of the roof, looking down at the waves braking against the stones at the base of the castle. However, according to a book, Hamlet was supposed to be IN the castle, with Claudius and Polonius concealed somewhere, spying on him. In my opinion Lawrence Olivier’s Hamlet was more enjoyable and appealing then Gibson’s.