This may be one of the most famous speeches of all time. To me, Zeffirelli's version seems to be the best once again. Mel Gibson is a great actor and when a great actor and director combine in a film it becomes a great movie. The setting of the speech scene is crucial. Gibson is in the basement next to his father's grave. The entire speech is talking about his life and whether or not he should stay alive. His father meant a lot to him, it almost seemed like he was talking to him. The dark room and loneliness set the tone and mood of his feelings.
Another version that caught my attention was Branaugh's version. It was a lot different than the other versions because the director took it upon himself to change the original text. The room was bright and he was staring at himsef in the mirror. When you have to make tough decisions you look at yourself in the mirrror to find out what kind of person you actually are. While he is doing this his friends are behind the mirror istening which causes more drama to the scene. This version is creative and causes more tension i like it.
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