Modern Hamlet Mike Almereyda

My favorite version of Hamlet was directed by Mike Almereyda. This version was set in the 21st century, giving a more modern view of Hamlet. I think it makes it easier for us to relate to because it is in the world we live in today. I liked the way Claudius and Gertrude interacted. They acted so excited in love, even though Hamlet Sr. just passed away. It shows how corrupt the relationship is. Also I like when Ophelia was checking out Hamlet, she quickly looked away when her brother caught her because he does no approve of their relationship.In the play, Hamlet says famous, lengthy soliloquies but people these days do not usually talk to themselves like that. So, it was very clever that Hamlet made videos of himself talking about his thoughts. I think the character portrayed the best was Hamlet, played by Ethan Hawke. He acted very depressed and emotional, as he is in the play. The only thing I would change would be the order of how the put things. For example, Hamlet gave a soliloquy in the very beginning of the film that really did not appear until the second act. Other then that I really enjoyed the modern version of Hamlet.