Shakespeare Post Four

      From watching all three of the videos from different time periods it is easy to determine why one is so much better than the others. For me personally the film made in 1996, is the better of the three. This would be because it is much more modern and entertaining. I have watched the full movie of the one made in 1996 and enjoyed it which I’m sure I cannot say for the other two movies. The one in 1996 is more sexualized and involves concepts that are too controversial for the other two movies such as the use of drugs and drag queens. The oldest movie made in 1954 keeps this scene very “PG” in comparison to the version made in 1996. This is a reason as to why the newest version is better because the audience is captivated and excited during the scene. 

      As well, in the party scene that we watched for all three of the movies, this is the only one that uses digital audio.  This music gives the scene a much more up-beat and engaging scene versus the other two.  This makes the characters in the 1996 version seem more fun and endearing, which draws the audience into the play.  The language used is the same however they “modernized” it and give enthusiasm to it. By this I mean the older movie versions seem monotone and extremely dull, to say the least. The 1996 version gives excitement, fear and suspense to its viewers. 

    

       As well, the costumes used in the 1996 version are much more bright and colourful, which is very different than the traditional clothing used in the two other movies. This adds flare to the movie and keeps the audience’s attention, especially in the party scene. Therefore, I believe the version made in 1996 is the better of the three due to the fact it is actually entertaining, suspenseful and engaging. 

 Scene from the "better" version