1. Romeo & Juliet (B.Luhrmann)
... future, adapting the key plot ideas in such a way as to remain faithful to the original plot and themes, but updating the story with modern issues that would be more relevant for this day and age. In order for the appropriation to work, many aspects of the original play had to be altered slightly. The actors and actresses that starred in the ... film were cast to appeal to the modern day audience's expectations. Characters have been altered, to make the storyline more believable and relevant. The setting of the scenes has also been changed to update the entire story to the 20th Century....
- Word Count: 1189
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate