There have been numerous films based on it, with some that date back as early as 1900. Many directors have taken this play and uniquely adapted it into film while still maintaining the themes of the original play. Just about every type of genre has a film version of Romeo and Juliet. Some film versions, such as Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation entitled Romeo and Juliet, are just a basic interpretation of the Shakespeare original play. It doesn't stray from anything in the original version. Other films like Baz Luhrmann's 1996 interpretation, the one we have dealt with during the course, uses the original Shakespearean language but presents the story in a very unconventional way. Then there are some films that don't use the original script that Shakespeare created. Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins 1961 West Side Story is one such version. This particular film is a musical presentation of the extraordinary tale. Still yet there are other versions, such as Lloyd Kaufman's 1997 cult classic Tromeo and Juliet, that are bizarre yet exhilarating versions of Shakespeare's story. No matter how many different ways this play is presented, the themes of the play are so .
strong and universal that the meaning is never lost in the translation.
Baz Luhrmann's version of Romeo and Juliet has been described as an original, post-modern 90's version of Shakespeare's tragic love story. Set in Miami, this adaptation uses authentic Shakespearean language. This relentlessly paced MTV-style film is an updating of the tale. It uniquely combines modern day setting and characters withtheoriginallanguage. .
The main characters, Romeo and Juliet, are transformed into young Miami teenagers of the nineties. Even though the presentation of the play is very unconventional, it still accurately portrays the themes of the original version, because it does not change the story at all. The only modifications that are made appear in the setting, and that is not significant enough to change the underlying themes of the play.
In the balcony scene, when Juliet says, "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" ... In modern times Juliet would be expected to say something like, "Romeo, Romeo, where are you, Romeo?" ... The earlier film by Zeffirelli portrays Romeo and Juliet as more innocent characters. ... While Juliet is stunned by the boldness that Romeo uses. ... Both Romeo and Juliet appear to be more mature in this version. ...
"Romeo and Juliet" is a classic and excelling film about Romance. ... Both films effectively communicate the great love between Romeo and Juliet. ... In the final scene of this film "Romeo and Juliet" where Romeo and Juliet commit suicide Zeferilli has portrayed this yet again in his classical approach and this seen yet again emphasised the meaning of "Romeo and Juliet" and in conveyed that they had a great and deep love however they wasted there lives and this is the downfall in this movie and the great tragedy to see such lives wasted. ... Overall howver both films effectively conveyed ...
How successful is Baz Luhrman's film as an appropriation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"? ... The film examines several contemporary social issues non existent in "Romeo and Juliet's" original context. ... Romeo and Juliet seem alive. ... The harsh portrayal of Juliet's parents in the film leads the audience to sympathize entirely with Romeo and Juliet. ... The film also uses intertextuality to relate the story of Romeo and Juliet to "West Side Story" and to a typical film of the Western or action genre. ...
What makes Baz Luhrmann's film of Romeo and Juliet a memorable film? ... With a star cast of Leonardo Di Caprio as Romeo and Clare Danes as Juliet the film is a true success. ... Where Tybalt represents hate Romeo and Juliet represent love. ... Both Romeo and Juliet dream of death. ... There are close ups on both Romeo and Juliet's eyes. ...
In Romeo and Juliet the young lovers seem doomed by fate and circumstance. ... Lurhmann adds some trait: Romeo and Juliet meet at the party and full in love madly; Mercutio's signing performance; Tybalt killed Mercutio and Romeo killed Tybalt, Romeo is punished; Juliet's marriage to Paris arranged for Thursday by Capulet; Romeo Leaves Juliet- at town; Juliet told she's to marry Paris; she goes to Friar Lawrence for help, Friar Lawrence gave her the sleeping potion (work in 24 hours) Romeo should told by the letter; wedding to Paris put forward by one day Juliet takes the poti...
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. ... Casting includes Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo and Juliet as well as great performances by John Leguizamo (Tybalt) and, Harold Perrineau (Mercutio). ... Shakespeare may be rolling around in his grave after seeing this film, but English classes all over the world can breathe a little easier when it comes time to take the Romeo and Juliet final exam because this ne...
In the Zefferelli version, the director has tried to replicate the setting and atmosphere of the original, using a typical market square from the time that the play was written, this might seem to the audience as a more 'realistic' version of the play as the film is trying to be more identical to the original play. ... If Zefferelli had tried to set his film in his time then I expect we would have seen white men with afros, high heels and flairs. ... This is where Romeo first sees his true love, Juliet. ... We are seeing Juliet how Romeo sees her, in the Luhrman version however, th...
ROMEO + JULIET: AN E TICKET RIDE The new release of Romeo and Juliet is fun, fast and exciting to watch. ... From the beginning the audience is told," buckle up, this Romeo and Juliet ride is going to be like no other Shakespeare you've ever ridden." ... One can argue that this version of Romeo and Juliet would be understood even without spoken words. ... This Romeo and Juliet is successful on many levels for many reasons. ... Unlike other productions of Romeo and Juliet which I've seen, I believe the actual meanings and ideas of Shakespeare's story are more easily digested ...
Paris seems to keep everything Romeo and Juliet does very hasty as he wishes to marry Juliet in two days. ... He never allows Juliet to marry Romeo, because Romeo is a Montague. ... Mercutio contributes slightly to Romeo and Juliet's untimely end. ... Romeo and Juliet also contribute to their own death. Romeo is a lot more to blame than Juliet. ...
