Although Baz Luhrmann’s film‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ modernizes the story of the two star-crossed lovers‚ it is a misinterpretation of the original story. In particular‚ the film is ineffective because the portrayal of the characters and their lifestyles do not reflect the original Shakespearean play‚ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet‚ important scenes are cut and altered from the film as well‚ leaving out essential information that ties the story together. In fact‚ the modernization of the story does not
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Don’t Hang Up Philosophy Philosophy Can Make A Movie Film: Romeo and Juliet Director: Baz Luhrmann Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio & Claire Danes Plot: Two lovers of rival‚ disputing families take their lives. Rating: Reviewer: Claire Ginn Welcome to Verona Beach‚ a sexy‚ violent other-world‚ neither future nor past‚ ruled by two rival families‚ the Montagues and the Capulets... So begins Baz Luhrmann’s production of Shakespeare’s beloved play‚ "Romeo and Juliet‚" from the famous opening line
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Romeo and Juliet is a story that has been portrayed in many ways by many people in many styles. The most recent and modern adaptation is the version by Baz Luhrmann‚ made in 1996. It follows the original of Shakespeare’s 1595 play‚ but the modern take is designed to appeal to the teenage audience. The 1996 movie version by Baz Luhrmann‚ is a much more relevant version for teenagers‚ in comparison to Shakespeare 1595 play. The movie was easier to interpret because the use of camera angles
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Romeo and Juliet Essay Throughout “Romeo and Juliet”‚ the audience sees the universality of Shakespeare’s work represented through a play. He refers to themes and creates an emotional response which transcends time and place. Luhrmann’s appropriation alters the setting of the play however maintains the use of Shakespeare’s textual script. The themes “The Inevitability of Fate” and “Love as a cause of Violence” are represented through the beliefs and actions of the characters which are enhanced through
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traditional‚ whereas Baz Luhrmann’s movie is much more modern. Shakespeare intended something’s from every scene in this play. When both the movies are compared Franco Zeffirelli’s version interoperates Act 1‚ Scene 5 better‚ as it efficiently communicates the intentions of Shakespeare of love at first sight‚ engaging the audience’s interest and showcase of caution by the lovers. Franco Zeffirelli analysis of Act 1‚ Scene 5 is more preferable then that of Baz Luhrmann because he creates the
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way that left the plot open-ended and specific details about characters were absent which forced the reader to draw his/her own conclusions. This allowed Baz Luhrmann‚ the director of the 2013 film franchise of The Great Gatsby‚ to add details to the story in order to make it more clear for those viewers who had not yet read the book. Baz Luhrmann accurately portrayed the characters of the novel in his film by emphasizing their hopes along with their flaws. However‚ there were many plot discrepancies
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Two teenagers infatuated by each other at a costume party‚ forced to breach their parents and the law‚ and ultimately send themselves to their deaths. Baz Luhrmann’s film of the star-crossed lovers is set in a modern‚ vivid world full of guns‚ drugs and hate. It is set in the gangs and “gun culture” of Verona Beach‚ where the Capulet’s and the Montague’s are two rival corporate empires with generations
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directed by Jack Clayton on 1974 and the newer version by Baz Luhrmann on 2013. Though they had produced with a gap of 39 years‚ both were able to compared each other and with novel. Baz Luhrmann directed the movie with more focus on the concept of American Dream‚ and Jack Clayton was more focused on the conflicts between characters. There was many bright scenes of Luhrmann’s compare to Clayton’s. When it came to party scenes‚ Luhrmann putted insane‚ unthinkable‚ marvelous effects that gave the
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The film’s first five minutes talk 4 weeks to capture‚ as the “garage scene”‚ is very complicated. Luhrmann chose to start the film in a real environment‚ (not a set)‚ but the effects are many. While Shakespeare may have intended for his play to be simple in its staging techniques‚ Luhrmann is able to convey an abundance of information about both families. Whilst Zambello’s start may reveal a few things about the many gang members‚ Romeo and
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similarities AND differences between the film and the play * Discuss language‚ film and dramatic techniques BODY: Act 1‚ scene 1 – THEME: LOVE (compare Shakespeare and Luhrmann) Act 2‚ Scene 2 – THEME: LOVE (compare Shakespeare and Luhrmann) Act 1‚ Scene 1 – THEME: HATE (compare Shakespeare and Luhrmann) Act 3‚ Scene 1 – THEME:
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