TThe play and the part of Hamlet have become one of the most revered parts of literature . However, in the MTVgeneration, a 4-hour complete production of Hamlet may be a bit much for the average viewer. Many movie attempts have been made to increase interest in the Melancholy Dane, and more are coming. From Sir Laurence Olivier's 1944 versionto Kenneth Branagh's complete 1996 version, to the new version starring Ethan Hawke, every actor wants to try their hand at Hamlet. My goal-- play into Hollywood's Hamlet fetish, and pass on some information about Movie Hamlet, and what the future might hold in store.