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Dear Kenneth Branagh,

         I fell that you did a great job as Hamlet’s character in the film. It was my first time reading Hamlet and I feel watching it helped me understand what was going on in the beginning better. I liked your interpretation of Hamlet making him more modern and hip. There was a good contrast between your character and the others in the film. It showed how you were just back from college and went through some “urban” changes. I was confused as to why you played Hamlet because to me Hammy is a young guy, and no offence; you are more of the “salt and pepper” kind of guy. Other than the age issue, I feel that you did a swell job. I enjoyed the ghost scene and you made the play come to life. You did however come across as a bit corny and quite cheesy. You reactions to things seem a bit dramatic. I fully understand that Hamlet is a dramatic person but your way came across as sissy and immature.

Another thing that bothered me was the ghost! I feel that he was just all wrong. I think they could have made the scene so much stronger if they used a different ghost, one that was more ghost-like. One that was creepy and spooky.  It would have made for a more dramatic and I don’t want to say realistic because ghosts are not realistic but it would have made it more believable and more relatable, if you get my drift.

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         Bakerboi247