Compare and Contrast Two Productions of Romeo and Juliet

The two productions of Romeo and Juliet set out to achieve different results. The change is evident right from the beginning of the movie, where Baz Luhrman introduces the viewer with fast paced music and constantly changing camera angles set in the new Verona that looks more like a modern city than a medieval town. Zeffirelli, instead produced a

One other interesting point is in the choice of actors. In both versions the acting was good (except Juliet’s crying episode) but the actors in Luhrmans’ production were well known and accomplished actors before shooting the movie. Whereas Zeffirelli chose unknown actors (who for the most part are still unknown). Again, Luhrman has chosen Danes and DiCaprio, who, with the blond hair and looks more angelic than the pairing of

One good example of this contrast in styles is evident in the scene where Mercutio is killed and afterwards during the wedding. Under the direction of Luhrman, the change from one sad event to the happy occasion is dramatic and fast, whereas the older version is more stable and almost subdued, without the dramatic changes. Before the fight, Luhrman shows a pan

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