Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny," (Shakespeare Prologue Lines 1-3).
These are the opening words of William Shakespeare's ageless tale Romeo and Juliet. Over the years many people have proved the timeless relevance of Shakespeare's themes present in this particular play. The film industry in particular has produced numerous versions of Shakespeare's enduring classic. No matter how the play is interpreted, however, the themes of the play remain intact. Although Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, has been portrayed in numerous films with different interpretations, nevertheless, the underlying themes remain the same because they are universal themes that speak to certain aspects of humanity that have not changed.
Romeo and Juliet is the ultimate tale of love that is too great to bear. It has often been described as a triumph of dramatic lyricism. Because of this, love is the predominant theme throughout the play. Another theme that Shakespeare uses in the play is hatred. The original play revolves around the conflicts between two feuding families, the Capulet's and the Montague's. The themes of death and violence also enter into Romeo and Juliet, and are always connected to the themes of love and hatred. These elements have helped to make this tragedy so popular.
In many ways, Shakespeare was very ahead of his time. William Shakespeare is considered by many the greatest writer to ever live. Shakespeare had a special gift that enabled him to accurately portray human emotions. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare writes about love emerging in the midst of hatred. These are themes that still apply today. Love and hate are emotions that will never disappear as time progresses. This is what still makes his works appeal to generation after generation.
Since the invention of the motion picture in 1894, Romeo and Juliet has been one of the most popular subject matters.
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. ...