Hello there, I needed to realize what grade you parcel think this bit of coursework merits Correlation between the two film adaptations Romeo and Juliet by Luhrmann and Zefferelli. While breaking down the two unmistakable 'Romeo and Juliet' movies and looking at them, I saw that both Zefferelli and Luhrmann had an alternate elucidation of Shakespeare's rendition of 'Romeo and Juliet'. For instance, Franco Zefferelli created his film in 1968, and Baz Luhrmann delivered his in 1997. Both
film as one directed by Luhrmann. In particular, Luhrmann directed the 1996 re-enactment of Shakespeare’s original ‘Romeo and Juliet’, set in Verona featuring two young stars who fell endlessly in love. Leonardo DiCaprio representing Romeo and Claire Danes acting as Juliet allowed for a slight insight as a modern audience to comprehend with the original aesthetics, ideas and perspectives of the film. With the original concept of William Shakespeare’s film ‘Romeo and Juliet’ being kept, Luhrmann
such a Ted Capulet instead of just Capulet and Dave Paris as an alternative for Paris. The feud between the two families was not so much because of the “ancient grudge “but because of the families’ rival businesses. Also, when Juliet, played by Claire Danes, takes the potion to make her give the impression that she is dead she had thoughts that it would actually kill her or that it would not work, and was imagining that her dead cousin Tybalt was with her in her bedroom. In the movie she did not have
parents. This story works in a modern film because it is still something that happens in society today, and is often the theme of popular soaps such as “Eastenders” and “Coronation Street”. In the Lurhmann production, Leonardo de Caprio and Claire Danes star as the ‘star-crossed’ lovers. The story has all the ingredients to make a modern blockbuster. For example, in Baz Lurhmann’s version, he uses guns, car chases, lights, music and the fast delivery of Shakespeare’s text to create a best
Romeo and Juliet is a timeless, classic love story written by the incomparable William Shakespeare. Many of Shakespeare’s works are considered literary classics, but none are more loved than Romeo and Juliet. This play masterfully tells the love story of two teenagers in Elizabethan England. The title characters Romeo and Juliet are members of two feuding families, Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet. There are different stylistic ways of portraying Romeo and Juliet, and the two most popular
Hi, I wanted to know what grade you lot think this piece of coursework deserves Comparison between the two film versions Romeo & Juliet by Luhrmann & Zefferelli. When analyzing the two distinct 'Romeo and Juliet' films and comparing them, I noticed that both Zefferelli and Luhrmann had a different interpretation of Shakespeare’s version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. For example, Franco Zefferelli produced his film in 1968, and Baz Luhrmann produced his in 1997. Both films provided very different
Analysis of the Opening Scene of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet The film that I am analysing is called Romeo and Juliet. It was released in 1996 and the director is called Baz Luhrmann. Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Romeo and Claire Danes starred as Juliet. It was very successful because in the first opening week it got $11million and the second week it got $9million. The aim of the film was to entertain and interest the audience just like Shakespeare did. Baz Luhrmann wanted to make a more
Romeo & Juliet, is a universally loved, for its rich characters, heart pumping drama and probably the most soul destroying storyline. All articulated perfectly by the brilliant, William Shakespeare. That goes on to create a truly timeless story. The most recognizable adaption is the one, by Director Baz Luhrmann. Which was released in November 1st, 1996. To great success, in terms of the finical takings and the critical response. It made $147. 5 Million, on a modest budget of $14.5 million. The
Baz Luhrmann's Production of Romeo and Juliet Romeo seems like a passionate, romantic and excitable young man. He seems to like the idea of being in love, although I would suggest the feelings he has for Juliet begin only as infatuation and grow throughout the balcony scene. In the beginning of the scene Romeo is portrayed as determined, wary and possibly a little frightened as he knocks over furniture and scrambles up the trellis. His eyes are continuously darting around and you
answer with references to the films and the plays. Answer: The two version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ that we watched were the 1968 Franco Zeffirelli version, staring Leonard Whiting, and Olivia Hussy, and the 1996 Baz Luhrmann version, staring Clair Danes, and Leonardo De Caprio. Within both of these versions the plot line is still the same, with Romeo meeting Juliet at her father’s party, and the two of them falling in love, getting married, and then killing themselves, both versions in which Romeo
Imagine watching a movie that was based off of a book; one may notice that the directors have made subtle or obvious changes to the details of the story. Directors change these details in order for the movie to make sense with a different perspective than a book. Shakespeare’s play of Romeo and Juliet has been made into multiple movies. One movie that it has been made into is Romeo + Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann. There are many differences and similarities these two versions. They both contain
Romeo and Juliet Movie Adaptation Comparison Shakespeare is a literary genius that wrote nearly 38 plays throughout his lifetime. All of these plays are critically acclaimed and are the basis for many different works of art found throughout the years. It is amazing to see how long the legacy of his works have lasted and what has been produced with those works in mind. Shakespeare wrote plays and plays were meant to be acted. The start of the late 1800’s brought about the creation of the cinema
but also the roundabout of constant camera jerks, which make this scene so fast paced and upbeat. The importance of casting was well recognised during the production of this movie. The main actors of the cast were Leonardo DiCaprio (Romeo), Clare Danes (Juliet), John Leguizamo (Tybalt), Harold Perrineau (Mercutio), Dash Mihok (Benvolio) – all popular young actors and actors. The attributes the characters possess were shown through the high quality acting. I would definitely recommend this film
"For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo." - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, 5.3 ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a tragic play about two star crossed lovers written by Shakespeare in 1595. The play is a timeless teenage tradgedy. “The play champions the 16th Century belief that true love always strikes at first sight,” (Lamb 1993: Introduction) and even in modern times an audience still want to believe in such a thing as love at first sight. Act II Scene II the balcony
Techniques Used by Baz Lurhmann in the film Romeo and Juliet In the film "Romeo and Juliet" Baz Lurhmann uses a number of techniques in order to make the prologue more accessible for a modern audience. This is done very effectively and it makes the themes easier for a contemporary audience to understand. The main themes in this film are love, religion, rivalry, violence and justice and throughout the prologue we can see many images that symbolize these themes. For example the statue of Christ
Analysis of the Ways in Which Different Directors have Produced the First Meeting of Romeo and Juliet "Romeo and Juliet", undoubtedly one of Shakespeare's most famous and loved plays, has been produced by many directors again and again over the last 400 years. Those directors, who dare to take on such an astounding play, have to deal with this sensitively enough to keep the passion alive, especially throughout the sonnet. Two directors who have accepted the challenge to are Baz Luhrmann in
n Baz Luhrmann’s interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, he ineffectively displays the plot in many ways. His film is shown as unrealistic, a comedic and disgusting to the true meaning of a Shakespearean play. Although some may say Romeo and Juliet by Luhrmann portrayed the Shakespearean version of Romeo and Juliet perfectly, others disagree and conclude that the interpretation did not help with the portrayal of the film. Firstly, Romeo and Juliet by Luhrmann is unrealistic. For example, during the
How Luhrmann Portrays the Meeting of Romeo and Juliet In this essay, I will denote and connote the hidden messages within Baz Luhrmanns modern day version of Romeo and Juliet. I will explain what the messages mean, and what things are the hidden messages. I will analyse the images and shots within the party scene that Romeo and Juliet first meet in. In the opening shot, we hear diagetec sound. This sound is a woman singing a love song. This indicates that there is some hidden love story
Comparing Baz Luhrman and Zefferelli's Directing styles of Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1598, and since this time the play has been modified to suit many different directors styles and their interpretations of Shakespeares work. In the different versions of Romeo and Juliet that we saw there were 4 main contexts for us the viewer. The first context is n 1998 Baz Luhrman produced the film to appeal to a modern audience, but Zeferelli made his version of Romeo and
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet provides a fresh, new take on an older story. He takes a classic Shakespearian story and transforms it into a modern tragedy. He does this by incorporating new technology, ideas, and settings to surprise people who already know the plot. Even though he stays true to the story, Luhrmann’s decisions as a director inject suspense and tension into a story the audience already knows. The scene where Romeo and Juliet first meet is interesting because Luhrmann’s interpretations