[JenB]

I like Branagh, but personally feel he's better in something with humor. Mel's got a good 'look' for a tragedy or serious movie.

Heh, but if I had to choose I'd take Branagh. Mel's a little TOO serious-looking, IMO, though he looks good in a kilt...

[Ramius]

Well, yes, but serious-looking is good for a role like Hamlet. It's a serious role. What Mel can do really well is display emotion on his face, without saying a word.

I've never thought about it before, but there is an interesting parallel to the tragic characters of Hamlet, and Mel's role in Mad Max. In fact the more I think about it the better it gets.