Of all the adaptations that Branagh has done of Shakespeare novels, including all the films in which he has been director, Hamlet meets the best of all and it's for many elements the most beautiful. This not only because it achieved a faithful adaptation of this English classic drama, but also gives a majesty and elegance that make up the more stylized version of this tragedy. Here photography but especially the art design make up the strongest pillars to recreate a superb Danish castle that turns out to be another cast member. It is also interesting the casting that Branagh chose to interpret secondary roles, then we see a gallery of big players that have small roles and give a freshness to the density of a film that lasts more than four hours. Robin Williams, Richard Attenborough, Billy Crrystal, Judy Dench and even Charlton Heston make up characters that strengthen the good interpretations of Julie Christie, Kate Winslet and Derek Jacobi, not that well for Branagh that for my taste is a very over acting Hamlet. Yet the result is for me one of the best adaptations of this English playwright and a good film that brings us closer to knowing more about the most beautiful drama of history.
