Analysis of Luhrmann's Film of Romeo and Juliet

Analysis of Luhrmann's Film of Romeo and Juliet

Luhrmann’s direct orial style is very bright, vibrant and energetic.

We can tell this from some of his other films, such as “Moulin Rouge”

and “Romeo and Juliet”. He uses a variety of bright colours and

costumes, to portray a happy and exciting mood in the film.

Luhrmann uses a variety of different camera shots, angles and motions

to create a meaningful scene full of mixed emotions.

He uses close ups of Romeo and Lord Capulet. The close up of Romeo is

to show the effect of drugs and conveys his dizziness and the

confusion of the scene. He uses an extreme close up of Lord Capulet,

to show his anger and frustration towards Tybalt.

He also uses a close up of Des’ree, the female solo pop artist

(singer), with the camera panning slowly. This is to add to the

romantic mood of the two shot of Romeo and Juliet, which shows the

bond between them.

He also uses a high angled shot of Romeo, to illustrate that he is

powerless over Juliet leaving.

All these camera shots and angles are to show how the characters are

meant to be feeling.

Luhrmann also uses a range of different editing styles, such as frames

of Capulet singing, which is sped up. This is to show Romeo’s mind is

confused, this is to engage the audience, so they want to see more and

can empathise with Romeo’s mood.

He uses quick cuts, to empathise the action and energy used in the

“Ball Scene”, to show how different guests enjoy themselves and what

they are doing. He also slows the pace down, to show how stunned or

shocked a character is. His use of editing is effective, in the way he

uses it to show the party mood throughout the scene.

Luhrmann mainly uses diegetic sounds to portray a realistic

celebratory atmosphere, such as the fireworks, to show the party is

starting, Candi Stattons “Young Hearts Run Free” connotes the party

mood, clapping connotes the excitement and Capulet’s singing, to