Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's most complex and influential plays, arguably of all time. He inspired not only grateful readers and written critics, but also continuing generations of people. Inspiration led to the making of many great films, which was only possible in the 20th century. Before cinema was the dominant method of sharing appreciation and spreading emotion about a specific subject, art represented what was going through our minds, such as the many interpretations of Ophelia's death. With the images set in motion, we can try to determine how certain people might perceive the piece depicted and choose what best fits our expectations in the face of this tragedy. Other things that only cinema has been able to introduce to us are different camera angles, a setting that is not limited to one stage and an audience that can be reached anywhere in the world. Additionally, the choice of actors and how they will be dressed are crucial to the success of the film, although sometimes overlooked during the production process. Some films depict these directorial elements excellently, such as Kenneth Branagh's version of Hamlet, while others seem to disappoint my expectations for a great re-visualization of our suicidal hero like Michael Almereyda's Hamlet starring Ethan Hawke. Admirably, each Hamlet film to date has its own unique style, something that will appeal to all audiences, with its unique pros and cons. We can start with something we all easily take for granted in movies: imagery. We all have an imagination that can produce an accurate picture based on what we read or see, but books or plays cannot give us the picture. So we wouldn't need to focus on a younger age group, but a lot of younger age groups aren't interested in Shakespeare plays, so they're losing out. in both directions. Although each film has its own identity, certain specific elements of mise-en-scène are apparent in each film. Some films are better at depicting things like wardrobe, visuals, camera work, and casting. After going through the main parts of each Hamlet film, in my opinion Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet was the most successful and the least successful was Almereyda's version with Ethan Hawke. This didn't seem to please most Hamlet viewers. The directorial element stacks up for Branagh's Hamlet and makes it the best. Hamlet has come a long way since it was first written and these films have only pushed it forward for many generations to enjoy..