Comparison of Romeo and Juliet Movies
Franco Zeffirellis ‘Romeo & Juliet’ was the most popular film in the
box office in 1968, eight years after he directed it on the stage in
the West End. Baz Luhrmann created his version thirty years later, in
a modern style. There are many differences and similarities between
the films, but each does not change the tale. They use young actors
and actresses to appeal to the younger audience at the time that they
were released, but it is obvious to see the generation gap between
them.
The first noticeable difference is in the films title. Baz Luhrmanns
1997 version is named ‘Romeo + Juliet’, while Zefirellis is ‘Romeo &
Juliet’. Luhrmann used ‘+’ instead of ‘&’ because it is a more modern
term, and his film is set in modern times. The ‘+’ is also shown in
the form a crucifix. Throughout Baz Luhrmanns film, the religious
aspect of the families is stressed, and this use of the crucifix
supports that idea within the title. Zefirelli uses ‘&’ because it is
a traditional form of writing ‘and’, and his film is a traditional
style.
The introduction of Zefirellis ‘Romeo & Juliet’ begins with panoramic
views of Verona as the camera pans across the landscape. It seems very
calm and serene. There is soft, classical music playing and writing
appears on the screen. (in this order)
1. Franco Zefirelli’s Production of
2. William Shakespeare’s
3. Romeo & Juliet
Zefirelli is pushing the point that this is his version of the play.
While this is seen, the prologue is said. It is said slowly, and the
voice is soft, as if it is going to be a peaceful fairytale story. The
views you see are of a medieval Verona at dawn. The sun is rising and
the empty marketplace is seen being...
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...to go to the cinema and generally have
a more disposable income. By using young actors and actresses, Franco
Zefirelli attracted a wider young audience to see his film. Baz
Luhrmanns film was made with younger actors too, but it was also made
in the ‘MTV generation’, where crime, guns and fast action is widely
enjoyed by younger viewers.
Each film is different in their own ways, but they both closely follow
the romantic and tragic tale of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. The films were
aimed at the same young age group, but are completely unalike. The
generation gap between them shows how much life and interests have
changed within thirty years. The films are in two different worlds.
Zefirellis is romantic and medieval, Baz Luhrmanns dramatic and
modern, but in each both directors have adapted the story to fit the
demand of the viewers at the time they were made.
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The Major Differences Between Two Film Versions of Romeo and Juliet The major differences between the two movies Romeo and Juliet who were
Juliet’ due to the fact that his film work was about youth and how its
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