Othello

After viewing Othello as it was interpreted for a play and as it was interpreted for a film, I think I much prefer it on film. I realize that both are interpretations of what Shakespeare wrote and both do Shakespeare justice. However, I feel that the film version does a better job of telling the story. Film has an advantage over a stage performance because on film they can play with camera angles, lighting, and special effects if they so chose. Film just has so many more opportunities to capture the audience's attention allowing the viewer to connect with the actors on a level that you wouldn't with a stage performane. I think I also prefer film over a stage performance because I know I will always be able to hear and see the actor's face that is speaking and you don't always get that from the stage.