Kenneth Branagh Essay Examples

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The Background Story of King Henry in Henry V, a Film by Kenneth Branagh (1712 words, 6 pages)

In act five, scene two of William Shakespeares Henry V, the title character is trying to romantically pursue the Princess of France, Katherine (5.2.98-258). Since this play was initially meant to be performed and not read, the various interpretations of this scene are endless. In the 1989 film version of ... Read More

A Review of Much Ado About Nothing, a Movie by Kenneth Branagh (1024 words, 3 pages)

Much Ado about NothingA movie is hard to publish, you have to focus on good productions, a good directing, a great cast and a universal message. Good thing, Much Ado About Nothing (1993), directed by Kenneth Branagh, brings a lighthearted, and lively movie written by Shakespeare to the big screen. ... Read More

Comparing the Differences Between the Book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and the Movie Frankenstein by Kenneth Branagh (946 words, 3 pages)

Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, is a nail-biting yet captivating tale of how a man by the name of Victor Frankenstein gives life to an abomination of a monster. This pieced together creature seeks revenge for his unwanted creation and this brings a twisted suspense to the plot. Mary Shelleys book ... Read More

The Portrayal of the “To Be or Not To Be…” Soliloquy by Kenneth Branagh and Ethan Hawke in the Hamlet Film Adaptations (597 words, 2 pages)

Film ComparisonHamlet is suppose to avenge his fathers death but things get in his way and prevent him from doing so, causing more stress to his life. Hamlets problems cause him to debate his existence. During the soliloquy, Hamlet is debating to kill himself, but in the end determines people ... Read More

An Examination of the Macbeth Version of Mel Gibson and Kenneth Branagh (1047 words, 4 pages)

The role of Hamlet is rather cast sensitive and requires a person withan immense stage presence. It is essential to have a strong performer,since this is a type of play which invokes the use of a variety ofemotional states and bringing out certain aspects of characters. Characterscasting in Hamlet will, ... Read More

A Comparison between the Movie Versions of Much Ado about Nothing by Kenneth Branagh and Joss Whedon (1539 words, 6 pages)

In the film adaptations of Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing (the first directed by Kenneth Branagh in 1993, and the second directed by Joss Whedon in 2012), there are many similarities and differences. The three most prominent was the casting choices, language of the films, and which relationships were highlighted ... Read More

A Comparison of the Film Adaptation of Henry v by Laurence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh (1783 words, 6 pages)

Henry V, by William Shakespeare, is a wonderful play that is full of imagination. Which is very true in the very beginning, the chorus states that reenacting the battle at Agincourt is so daunting a task it could not conceivably happen within the realms of a Shakespearean stage. Which is ... Read More

An Analysis of the Movie Henry V Directed by Kenneth Branagh (1931 words, 7 pages)

What inspires a people and a nation? Can the actions of one man overcome adversity? Henry V by Kenneth Branagh was an inspirational piece as well as a strong adaptation based on his perspectives and what he had to live up to when making this film. The changed character of ... Read More

The Element of Mythology in the 1994 Film, Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein by Kenneth Branagh and the Video Game Bioshock Infinite (1522 words, 6 pages)

Horror and thrill has always been of interest to the common man. This is because horror and thrill provide some sort of high or fulfill some sort of romantic fantasy without actually putting the individual in any real danger. A key element that fulfills that high in the genre of ... Read More

A Comparison of the Presentation of the Ghost in Kenneth Branagh’s and Franco Zeffirelli’s Screen Adaptations of Hamlet (1099 words, 2 pages)

The play Hamlet, prince of Denmark, by William Shakespeare being of such a complicated variety of themes, contains many different story lines as well as being very extensive in nature makes it quite a challenge to be produced and acted. On paper, the reader can translate things, as they like. ... Read More

A Review of the Kenneth Branagh Directed Motion Picture of Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” (719 words, 2 pages)

Mary Shelleys Frankensteindirected by Kenneth BranaghThe modern motion picture Mary Shelleys Frankenstein, directed by Kenneth Branagh was mostly faithful to the books original story written by Mary Shelley in 1816. While Branagh attempted to stay close to Shelleys storyline a few scenes were changed to add more drama to the ... Read More

Comparison between the Hamlet the Movie, Directed by Kenneth Branagh and Hamlet the Play, Written by William Shakespeare (344 words, 1 pages)

Hamlet the MovieVs. Hamlet the PlayAfter reading Shakespeare s play Hamlet and viewing the video, Hamlet , many differences and similarities can be found. The video had many good qualities to it. Unfortunately it had many negative aspects also. The same applies for the book. Something s about it were ... Read More

A Comparison Between Mel Gibson’s Directed Hamlet and Kenneth Branagh’s Directed Hamlet (1106 words, 2 pages)

Comparative Essay Shaping Hamlet on the Silver ScreenTwo popular film renditions of Shakespeare s great tragedy Hamlet present us with two very different interpretations of the title role. In the first act of each we come to know Franco Zeffirelli s Hamlet, played by Mel Gibson, as authentic, believable, never ... Read More

An Analysis of Kenneth Branagh’s Movie, Hamlet (2076 words, 5 pages)

Often when a movie is adapted from a play, there are several aspects which are adjusted or completely lost. This often depends on the directors point of view as well as the casting director. In Kenneth Branagh s movie Hamlet only a small number of aspects were lost from the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and the Movie Directed by Kenneth Branagh (719 words, 2 pages)

Mary Shelleys Frankensteindirected by Kenneth BranaghThe modern motion picture Mary Shelleys Frankenstein, directed by Kenneth Branagh was mostly faithful to the books original story written by Mary Shelley in 1816. While Branagh attempted to stay close to Shelleys storyline a few scenes were changed to add more drama to the ... Read More

A Comparison of the Film Adaption of Henry V by Laurence Oliver and Kenneth Branagh (1381 words, 2 pages)

email dunlopteleplex.nettitle Henry VA COMPARISON OF OLIVIER S AND BRANAGH S FILM ADAPTATION OF HENRY V The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast two film adaptations of William Shakespeare s Henry V. Laurence Olivier s revision was filmed in 1944. This was his first endeavor at film ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by Kenneth Branaghs (914 words, 1 pages)

In Kenneth Branaghs film Mary Shelleys Frankenstein, the director, Kenneth Branagh sticks to the major themes of the original book with minute changes. There are many similarities and differences between the book and Kenneth Branaghs adaptation of the book. I believe Mary Shelley wanted readers to catch the themes of ... Read More

A Comparison of Movie Renditions of Hamlet by Franco Zeffirelli and Kenneth Branagh’s Version of Hamlet (1074 words, 2 pages)

Comparative Essay Shaping Hamlet on the Silver Screen Two popular film renditions of Shakespeares great tragedy Hamlet present us with two very different interpretations of the title role. In the first act of each we come to know Franco Zeffirellis Hamlet, played by Mel Gibson, as authentic, believable, never exaggerated ... Read More

An Analysis of Film Elements in Much Ado About Nothing by Kenneth Branagh (1702 words, 3 pages)

Kenneth Branagh sets his film at the Villa Vignamaggio in the hills of Tuscany, where it is constantly sunny. The villa is in the middle of luscious green hills. Branagh has decided to set his version of Much ado about nothing in Italy, instead of where Shakespeare set his play, ... Read More

An Analysis of Dead Again, a Film by Kenneth Branagh (775 words, 1 pages)

Dead Again, directed by Kenneth Branagh, is a film full of mystery, fascinating puzzles, romance, wit, with plenty of twists and turns. The film starts with headlines screaming Murder! Roman Strauss is on death row for the conviction of the murder of his wife, Margaret. Forty-five years later a mute ... Read More

An Analysis of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Film Adaptation Directed by Kenneth Branagh and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights Directed by Peter Kosminsky (2167 words, 3 pages)

The Gothic genre is a very fascinating one because it is one of mystery, suspense, and high emotion. With intriguing elements and its out of the ordinary style, the gothic genre has captivated readers for centuries. Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a classic gothic novel which has been adapted into a ... Read More

Kenneth Branagh’s Movie Adaptation of Hamlet Stuck True to the Playwright’s Version (2067 words, 4 pages)

Often when a movie is adapted from a play, there are several aspects which are adjusted or completely lost. This often depends on the directors point of view as well as the casting director. In Kenneth Branaghs movie Hamlet only a small number of aspects were lost from the movement ... Read More

A Comparison of Ghost Scene of Hamlet in 1990 Version Directed by Franco Zeferelli and 1996 Version Directed by Kenneth Branagh (1148 words, 2 pages)

Gibsons version is more to reality The ghost scene in the 1990 Version of Hamlet directed by Franco Zeferelli far surpasses in many ways the version made in 1996 of Hamlet directed by Kenneth Branagh. The Gibson version is better because Gibson and Paul Scofield who plays the ghost portray ... Read More

A Review of Kenneth Branagh’s Directed Play “West End” (478 words, 1 pages)

A FLOCK of stars is about to be born. Ducks will take to the "West End" stage in a play directed by Kenneth Branagh. Ducktastic follows the antics of two under-achieving magicians who create a make-or-break routine inspired by Las Vegas conjurors Siegfried and Roy ... except they use ducks ... Read More

An Analysis and Response to the Movie, Hamlet by Kenneth Branagh (940 words, 2 pages)

A PERSONAL RESPONSE FOR KENNETH BRANAGHS HAMLET Kenneth Branaghs version of Hamlet was, to place it simply, one of the greatest movies let alone version of any hamlet play I have ever seen. Horatio was my most favourite character to watch, Nick Farrels performance was not only believable, but also ... Read More