Comparing Zeffirelli's Romeo And Juliet

The Baz Luhrmann (1996) version of the Romeo and Juliet balcony scene has a better representation of what romantic love is. The movie is set in modern time in a fictional place named Verona Beach. The actors who portrayed Romeo and Juliet are near the same age, where they both have similar experiences due to that. It is important in a relationship for both people to have similar experiences, so they can talk and relate to it. While, in Zeffirelli’s version of the balcony scene, Juliet was portrayed by a younger actress and it is evident that because she is younger, she lacks the experience that Romeo has. This is scene during the kissing scenes where Juliet in Zeffirelli's version did not know what to do, while in Luhrmann’s version Juliet knew what to do and how to react. It is

In Zeffirelli’s version, it seemed as if Romeo was doing most of the kissing and Juliet did not want to. Thus, sending the message that Juliet does not want to be placed in this position. Juliet in his version also ran away when Romeo first appeared, but in Luhrmann’s version, Juliet did not run away instead she fell in the pool along with Romeo. They both fell in the pool together, which can represent that they are both together in this relationship and that they will be with each other forever. Allowing the idea that love should be measured by if you see yourself being with that person for the rest of your life to be shown. This version was also more fast paced and action-packed compared to Zeffirelli’s version. In a relationship, it should be fast paced and always on the go, preventing the two people in the relationship from being bored by it. The movie also had a brighter lighting with the pool and Christmas lights. Making the scene have a lighter feel compared to Zeffirelli’s darker lighting. A relationship should be “bright”, essentially it should be a happy relationship that has its ups and downs, but the ups outweigh the