Essays Tagged: "Baz Luhrmann"

Shakespeare on the Scene

terpiece on screen,and it has done so in two films: Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 'Romeo and Juliet' and BazLuhrmann's 1996 'William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.' The updated Luhrmannpicture best captur ... rge audience. Shakespeare's plays were designed to adapt to any audience: with this in mind, BazLuhrmann created a film that applies to the modern audience through this updating.Luhrmann modern ...

(4 pages) 59 0 3.4 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Comparing And Contrasting The Two Videos Of Romeo and Juliet

de in 1968 by a man called Franco Zeffirelli and was set in Verona, in the Middle Ages. A man named Baz Luhrmann made the other movie in 1996. This version was set in America and is very modern. The s ...

(4 pages) 166 1 4.3 Mar/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

"Romeo and Juliet" -a compare/contrast essay comparing the balcony scenes in the movie productions of Baz Luhrman and Franco Zeffirelli

lcony SceneThere are many things that make the balcony scenes in both the Franco Zeffirelli and the Baz Luhrmann productions so prolific. First, in the Zeffirelli production (1968), the setting was at ... nce between them growing, Romeo still reaching up to Juliet, and she still reaching down to him.The Baz Luhrmann production (1996) was also very industrious. The setting was a flashy and frenetic pop ...

(2 pages) 215 2 3.6 Sep/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo & Juliet"

Truly one of the greatest love stories of all time, and also one of the saddest. Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet is definitely one of the greatest films of our times. A touching s ...

(2 pages) 38 0 4.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Romeo and Juliet.

t ways. When comparing the narrative elements of the most recent Romeo and Juliet film, directed by Baz Luhrmann, to the original play, written by William Shakespeare, there are many similarities and ... tive element to be compared is the setting. The film and play's settings are similar yet different; Baz Luhrmann has taken the setting of the play and adapted it into present day. William Shakespeare ...

(5 pages) 58 0 3.5 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Romeo and Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann.

Mercutio is one of the most unique characters in Baz Luhrmann's movie "Romeo & Juliet". His language is always powerful and imaginative. He repre ...

(2 pages) 24 0 3.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Compare and contrast the 1968 Franco Zeffirelli version and the more recent Baz Luhrmann version.

After watching both Baz Luhrmann's and Franco Zeffirelli's versions of Shakespeare's tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet," one wo ... hard pressed to find contrasting differences. Franco Zeffirelli's is set in the Renaissance era and Baz Luhrmann's in modern times. We will embark on a voyage through the anomalies in setting, costume ... good amount of the story is inference, left up to the viewer to figure out by watching closely. In Baz Luhrmann's, everything is spelled out quite plainly for all to see. For instance, Luhrmann's tra ...

(5 pages) 56 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet as an Adaptation of Shakespeare's Text.

changed it a little with his own creative allowance, and gave us his version in the form of a play.Baz Luhrmann did the same in 1996, mirroring the famous love story in the form of a film. Luhrmann s ... s Caucasian, which mirrors the 'sharks' and the 'jets' of West Side Story. This makes sense knowing Baz Luhrmann's previous musical theater background.Luhrmann has retained religion as an important th ...

(7 pages) 122 1 4.2 Nov/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Look at Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli's film adaptations of Romeo and Juliet.

me scene as portrayed in each film. We looked at Franco Zeffirelli's 1970's version of the play and Baz Luhrmann's recent adaptation produced in 1996 and focused on their interpretation of the scene w ... y constantly comparing scenes with them in to scenes with fighting, frantic happenings and chaos.In Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, the scene I have studied begins with Romeo - pla ...

(6 pages) 55 0 3.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Romeo and Juliet; How do the events in act 3 scene 1 change the outcome of the play? and how does this reflect on the love and hate theme?

omeo and Juliet first seeing each other (1:5) is portrayed in many different ways, for instance. In Baz Luhrmann's modern interpretation, they first see each other through a fish tank. However the fir ...

(5 pages) 28 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Extended Film Review - Baz Lurhmann's Romeo + Juliet

Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet - Film ReviewBaz Luhrmann's Romeo+Juliet is a revamped, trendier, mode ... t.A vital scene in the film is the infamous balcony scene, and the comment it makes on love in both Baz Luhrmann's 1996 appropriation, and Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 appropriation. Zeffirelli uses the s ... up on the balcony, and this shows that true romanticised love that Zeffirelli was trying to portray.Baz Luhrmann's Romeo+Juliet uses many techniques to portray issues and cultural values such as viole ...

(6 pages) 68 1 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Romeo and juliet

In 1997 Baz Luhrmann created the latest successful version of Romeo and Juliet. He attracted his target audi ... ok flamboyant, bubbly and ambitious. R'n'B music is very fashionable with young adults which is why Baz Luhrmann uses this to attract his target audience. They can associate themselves with the charac ... start, to emphasise this importance.The camera is handheld in Romeo and Juliet, giving sharp shots. Baz Luhrmann's choice of camera was a definite asset as it gave far more flexibility, and created a ...

(8 pages) 39 0 3.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Comparing two film versions of Romeo and Juliet

rsions of 'Romeo and Juliet'. The first is by Franco Zeffirelli filmed in 1968 and the second is by Baz Luhrmann filmed in 1996. They both use Shakespeare's language but they are very differently pres ...

(2 pages) 42 0 2.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

In what ways does a film open up a Shakespeare play to a wider variety of meanings, and in what ways is film a limiting factor? Discuss with reference to ROMEO and JULIET

Paradoxically, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, incorporates ideas which provide a wider variety of meanings whilst a ...

(8 pages) 109 4 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

How successful was Baz Luhrmann's appropriation "Romeo and Juliet" compared to the original play by William Shakespeare

Baz Luhrmann's film, Romeo and Juliet, is very successful as an appropriation of the original play b ... d he would have been a controversial character if he was presented during Shakespeare's time. Also, Baz Luhrmann has chosen two beautiful, "blonde hair and blue eyed" actors to play the part of Romeo ... Although the characterisation of the film is quite different from the characterisation of the play, Baz Luhrmann has kept the original values and issues and has presented them well in the film. The is ...

(5 pages) 49 0 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"Romeo & Juliet" - Summary.

Romeo and Juliet has many underlying themes and ideas that Baz Luhrmann has conveyed in his version of the story. The main ideas the film seeks to convey are l ... of the story. The main ideas the film seeks to convey are love, tragedy, consequences and loyalty. Baz Lurhmann has used our interest in conflict to convey each one of these themes, as well as using ... ing several different film techniques which are mad to appeal to a young audience.All the themes in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet use conflict to get the message across. The film makers portray the ...

(2 pages) 26 0 3.7 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Romeo and juliet: Analyse and evaluate the opening of Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo and Juliet'

In 1996 Baz Luhrmann took the famous Shakespeare play 'Romeo and Juliet' and transformed it into a successfu ... f the shots contribute to the initial appearance of the film, and this has to be impressive one. If Baz Luhrmann wants to keep the viewer watching, he needs to create a good impression. The montage gi ... ilm and a sense on involvement. Hopefully it will help grip the viewer so that they wont get bored. Baz Luhrmann uses the montage, captions of text, music and all of the different shots to give impact ...

(11 pages) 45 3 4.8 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Discuss Baz Lurhmann's Interpretation of "Romeo + Juliet". Is it sucessful?

med a few centuries ago in the Elizabethan theater. In 1996, the movie, Romeo + Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann was shown in our modern cinema. Using the same plot, language and theme, Luhrmann prese ... and theme, Luhrmann presents the audience with a new, yet controversial interpretation of the play. Baz Luhrmann's film Romeo + Juliet is a very successful adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy. Luhrman ...

(6 pages) 69 2 5.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

In what ways does Shakespeare in Act 1, Scene 1 introduce dramatic tension and some of the key themes of "Romeo and Juliet"

would draw the lower classes into the play.Modern film adaptations of "Romeo and Juliet" - such as Baz Luhrmann's version - appeal to modern audiences because of special effects, lighting and sound. ... ionships to portray the situation and inform us of their personalities early on in the play. In the Baz Luhrmann version, lighting sound and special effects are used to greater highlight the key theme ...

(6 pages) 24 0 5.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Baz Luhrmann - Analysis of the Red Curtain Trilogy

The Red Curtain Trilogy, upon first thought, could simply be seen as a marketing tool by Baz Luhrmann and the team at Bazmark - put your three popular films in a box set with some added fea ... ate 'Red Curtain' gesture, music andsong is the device that releases us from a naturalistic world."(Baz Lurhmann - www.clubmoulinrouge.com)The primary myths that Luhrmann alludes to are actually easy ... ssist in helping the narrative along, whilst also creating the world in which the film can play out.Baz Luhrmann has produced three award winning (see appendix A) films, that are similar yet different ...

(14 pages) 76 0 4.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies