Second Hamlet film post:  I think that in my essay I will focus on the Jacobi and Branagh versions of the film.  I think that these will make for an interesting essay because they can easily be contrasted.  Jacobi's version is plain and simple, with a dark castle setting.  On the other hand, Branagh's version has a bright court wedding setting, with bright red and white outfits.  Jacobi's is older, while Branagh's is relatively more modern.  Also, I think that the acting in both films is fantastic, but with a few twists.  In Jacobi's version, Gertrude is hostile and less submissive and Hamlet is aggressive and sarcastic in his facials expressions and tone.  Also, both films depict Claudius as a man trying to teach Hamlet a lesson about grief and death.  He is putting on a show in both.  Also, the symbolism in Branagh is great, as Hamlet is the only character wearing black in the wedding scene, which shows that he is far from ready to move on from his father's tragic death.