... by deciphering Shakespeare's unique story in an unexpected way. In spite of the fact that they were both exceptionally successful movies, in my opinion, it is Zeffirelli who best catches the quintessence of the play in light of the way it adequately catches its viewers by ... Shakespearean period, while Kenneth Branagh does not. Helena Bonham Carter, who played Ophelia, made an extraordinary showing with playing the part of a youthful lost young lady, who has experienced numerous tragedies throughout her life, and has now gone crazy. During the Ophelia madness scene, Zeffirelli effectiv...

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