The Opening of Baz Lurhmann's Film Adaptation of Romeo and Juliet In 1997, Baz Lurhmann adapted a modern stylish version of ‘ Romeo and Juliet’ which was originally made in the 16th century. Using certain techniques, Baz Lurhmann has made this modified version thrilling and unforgettable. Throughout this essay I will analyse the different techniques Baz Lurhman has used to make this film adaptation effective. Set in Los Angeles, there are two rivals, the Montague’s and the Capulates. Being the most powerful and well known enemies in Los Angeles they create war and dispute. The scene is set in Los Angeles, in a small suburb. The town itself is modern and stylish. Lurhman uses Mis en scene to convey meaning. In the first shot you see the Montague boys driving down town in a cheap looking yellow convertible, with the boys wearing bright Hawaiian shirts. One of the boys has a pink hair cut and whilst driving, they are screaming out the back of the car. Each of the boys have tattoos and wild hair. From this the audience feels a sense of humour and comical feeling that these boys are like ‘frat‘ boys. Whilst joking about, they seem mad and wild, they’re ‘wanabe’ gangsters but are just completely foolish. Another example Lurhmann uses of Mis en scene is when a Capulate gets out the car slowly but sharply with the camera focussing on Capulates shoe. Engraved on the back of the heel is a cat. This suggests mystery and wealth. On Capulates’ shoe the engraved cat possibly represents Capulate to be like a cat by his stylish, sly moves. Lurhmann throughout the first scene, uses camera angles to great effect. An example of this is when... ... middle of paper ... ...s adapted version uses colour and guns etc. Also none of these techniques were used back then as they weren’t even invented. The audience understand today’s world; guns, fast cars, modern scenery etc and find it more appealing and tense, and Lurhmann has adapted this and made sure he had made it modern and stylish. I think Capulates act throughout the scene and their style was extremely effective and when they brought the guns into it the tension really built up. This is because Capulates dark contrasting colours, effective speech and guns made them mysterious and sinister, and when the two rivals fought strong effect and tension was introduced. However Lurhmann has made sure that the opening is not to serious, where he brings the Montague boys into the scene, who give a non serious feeling and a humorous effect.
On Easter Sunday of last year, the sound of gunfire, then police sirens, interrupted the music booming from the cars on South Sixth Avenue. Three people died and six were injured in two separate shootings that occurred within an hour of each other on the street crowded with cars and people (Stauffer). This event reinforced the way the public often views cruisers: as violent juveniles or gang-bangers engaging in a dangerous, vain activity. The violence of Easter Sunday, however, does not typify cruising or cruisers. Cruising - and the intense work that goes into making a car, especially a lowrider, truly "cruise-worthy" - offers an alternative to violence and gangs. Often, a car club helps with the work of customizing a ride, giving the owner advice on how to get the look of the car just right. Duke's Car Club has been one of the most popular and visible car clubs in Tucson since it was founded forty years ago (Teran 10/8/01). Sandra Teran, a member of Duke's Car Club, represents an aspect of cruising and car clubs that few people are aware of: family involvement and community pride.
Romeo and Juliet is a play about two lovers who have to risk their lives in order to demonstrate their love and will to stay together, regardless the feud between their families. By the end, the death of Romeo and Juliet finally bring the reconciliation to these two families. It is fate that the two most shall-not meet people fall in love and it love that eventually won against hatred. Since then, there have been many different versions of Romeo and Juliet, whether it was for film, stage, musicals. These different recontextualised adaptions change the original play by many ways, some modernise the language, environment, props as well as changing the original characteristics of some characters. Out of all the different adaptions of Romeo and Juliet, two stood out the most. One was the Romeo and Juliet (1996) and directed by Baz Luhrmann and the other one was Romeo and Juliet Broadway (2013) play version,
Comparing Opening Sequences of Romeo and Juliet In my essay I am going to compare the opening scenes of the two versions of Romeo & Juliet. One is by Franco Zeffirelli, which was. made in the late 1970’s. The other one is by Baz Luhrmann and was made in 1996.
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music changes to show that she is sad. We then get a close up of
Interpretation of the Balcony Scene by Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli of William Shakespreare's Romeo and Juliet
in the way he speaks in a sly voice. He is the perfect actor to play
get caught up in the story and forget that they are listening to the Bard. It
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Analysis of Baz Luhrmann's Use of Cinematic Devices in the Opening Scenes of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Baz Luhrmann's Production of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Julie in Baz Luhrmann's production of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", our expectations are swept aside and a modern film appears. When I sit down to watch one of Shakespeare's plays, I expect to see medieval clothes in a rural setting with plenty of poor people. I also expect the words and acting to blend together harmoniously. Instead Baz Luhrmann chose to set the opening scene at a beachside, gas. station.
Good morning/afternoon Ms Pritchard and 10B English, today I will be exploring two of the same scenes from different film versions of Romeo and Juliet. Each film was directed by different but equally professional directors to allow the audience to understand the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. The scene I am going to analyse is the party scene when Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time. The first film being discussed was directed by Baz Luhrman in 1996; an Australian director who loves to spice up his films to keep the audience on their feet. The second film was directed by Carlo Carlei in 2013; an Italian master mind of directing who prefers to stay true to his films and become one with the audience and the story being told. Both directors
Analysis of the Techniques Used by Baz Luhrmann in His Adaptation to the Opening of Romeo and Juliet
Baz Lurhmann’s creation of the film Romeo and Juliet has shown that today’s audience can still understand and appreciate William Shakespeare. Typically, when a modern audience think of Shakespeare, they immediately think it will be boring, yet Lurhmann successfully rejuvenates Romeo and Juliet. In his film production he uses a number of different cinematic techniques, costumes and a formidably enjoyable soundtrack; yet changes not one word from Shakespeare’s original play, thus making it appeal to a modern audience.
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