... decay. In the death of Mercutio and Tybalt scene, the scene begins with Mercutio shooting wildly into the waves. The public setting and the indifference of the citizens around the beach show that violence has become commonplace and accepted. The guns are carried by everyone and are easily accessible. As Mercutio jests with the waiter, both pull out their weapons, almost ... in this family feud and it is threatening the very foundations of the society. The degeneration of the Globe theatre into a pool hall and the lure of prostitutes on the beach show that the society no longer holds mor...

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... 's, Luhrmann elects to style them contrary to one another. For example, the Capulet boy's attire consists of formal suits and stylish, sleek clothing. While the Montague boys are dressed in beach attire, consisting of Hawaiian shirts and board shorts, and are often sporting outrageously colored hair. The characters of the film are dressed as a representation of their rank in society. Authoritative ... ...

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... by Luhrmann's film is the fact that the urban cities are decaying, ugly- which is portrayed very successfully using the opening scene (from the helicopter) and the scenes at the beach. Another aspect of the Baz Luhrmann version that particularly modernises Romeo and Juliet is the unique soundtrack compiled. In Baz Lurhmann's version, a compilation of popular songs has been used to ... ...

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... . This is illustrated in the service station scene where the two gangs meet and brawl and a fiery explosion results. When the two gangs meet again in a bloody encounter on the beach, the screen is dominated by bright reds, oranges and yellows. This recurring imagery conveys to the audience the growing divide between the two lovers and their respective families. Juliet and ... ...

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