The Ghost Scene

   Each version of Hamlet is portrayed differently and it is easily seen in the ghost scene. All three get the point of the scene across but in different ways. In the Branagh verison there is a lot of emotion brought together by the characters and the settings. His style for the setting was an old style, almost like a fairytale with castles and the characters dress in big dresses and old time clothing.
  Ziffirelli uses a classical approach. The ballroom as a setting gives off a much different feel than the castles of Brangah's version. Ziffirelli uses special effects such as smoke and changes in lighting. It can the movie a very dramatic appearance.
  The version with Ethan Hawke had a much more modern feel to it. This version came off a little odd though because the old english was still being spoken, but the entire play was with a modern day setting and feel.