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Shakespeare's plays are the best plays going. Since the invention of film, people have been trying to figure out ways of adapting Shakespeare for film. That's why Romeo and Juliet (and other popular Shakespearean plays) have been filmed over and over.
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∙ 12y agoA number of movie versions of Romeo and Juliet have been made over the years, notably in 1936, 1955, 1968 and 1996. Why were they made? Every one of them was made with the express purpose of making money. That's why movies are made, generally speaking.
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∙ 11y agoThe 1996 film of Romeo and Juliet was partially shot in Mexico, mostly on Mexico City locations, with some in Veracruz. Some scenes were shot in Alameda California. The studio work was in Mexico City.
The reason why a location gets chosen is twofold--look and cost. The Mexico City locations looked like what the director wanted Verona Beach to look like. At the same time, Mexico is less expensive than a location in the US. These factors would have been their main consideration in choosing those locations.
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In Romeo and Juliet does the drink that Juliet drinks real?
Nothing about Romeo and Juliet is real. It's a play. It's all make-believe.
Why is the zeffirelli verzion of Romeo and Juliet better than the Luhrmann?
Zeffirelli and Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet (Comparative Essay)Shakespeare's work is widely renowned and has been reenacted many times. Zeffirelli and Luhrmann both have took different angles in their role of directing Romeo and Juliet. Outcomes, such as contrasts of characters and settings, can be compared to each other and respectively to the original works of Shakespeare.Zeffirelli's version of the story (1968) is a cinematic representation of the actual historic period and whereabouts in which the drama was written (Italy). On the other hand, Luhrmann attempted the fiction (1996) to appeal to a contemporary audience. This adaption involved a current setting and featured various car chasing, explosion and shooting scenes. The typical individual would suggest that Zeffirelli stayed true to Shakespeare's vision of his production, unlike Luhrmann.The use costumes and props seen throughout Zefirelli's movie clearly show the traditional direction he undertook. His costumes were the customary attire for that time period and his utilization of swords kept it true to Shakespeare's work. Luhrmann updated this by using guns in the place of swords; he did this comically by showing the guns being labeled as "swords". Luhrmann again strived to make his film relatable to a modern audience by making his costumes up-to-date and, in some cases, punk like.Although the thugs with American accents overshadow Luhrmann's screen, multiple characters are portrayed similar in both versions. The wise and caring Friar Lawrence is alike in both interpretations (and relate to Shakespeare's text). The nurse, along with her inappropriate jokes, is always shown silly and Romeo is shown spontaneous and reckless during both styles. Two specific characters that were represented very contrarily were Tybalt and Mercutio. In Zefirelli's movie, Mercutio was angrier and at times it seemed that he was even unstable. The contrasting Mercutio was far more extreme, with amusing and comical qualities. Tybalt is another example for the divergent characters. Tybalt receives the title "Price of Cats," in Zeffirelli's version. He is civil and well-mannered. Luhrmann's Tybalt is quick tempered and always looking for a fight. However, it is important to note that, in both of the films Tybalt is prepared to do anything to uphold his honor and that of his family's.Luhrmann changes the conclusion of Romeo and Juliet substantially. In the original script, Shakespeare has Romeo drink the poison (after believing Juliet was dead) and die thinking he was about to join his love in heaven. Then after Juliet wakes, she stabs herself in her heart using Romeo's phallic device, thinking the same thing. But when Luhrmann has Romeo take the poison, Juliet awakens and guises into his eyes as he is about to die. This gave viewers an execrated feeling of guilt and easily stirs their emotions. To top it off, Juliet blows her brain out… HER BRAIN?! This ruins the symbol and metaphor of Juliet's heart which Shakespeare included so beautifully.Zeffirelli's work was produced similar to Shakespear's vision of his drama, he incorporated accurate costumes, props and setting. Luhrmann's version was the opposite, his work aimed to please modern audiences. Contrasts involving characters and especially the conclusion of the play are perceived. Both works successfully continue the traditions of Shakespeare but in different lights.(525 words)
What arrangement do romeo and Juliet make before romeo leaves that night?
they decide to have a secret wedding
Who died first in the play 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Romeo died first. Juliet took a fake potion to make her sleep but appear to be dead. Romeo then drank his potion presuming her dead and died. Juliet then woke up to find Romeo dead and stabbed herself with his knife.
How do the bodies of Paris Romeo and Juliet all end up in the tomb?
Juliet has taken a herb to make her look dead so that she can escape with Romeo. I think Paris was there to mourn Juliet and noticed Romeo coming. Romeo didn't know about the herb, and was coming to kill himself with poison so that he can be dead alongside Juliet. Paris thinks that Romeo s coming to vandalize the tomb, so he fights him, and Romeo kills him. Romeo kills himself, and then when Juliet wakes up and finds Paris and Romeo dead, she kills herself with a knife. Lovely.
Why did Baz Luhrmann decide to set Romeo and Juliet in the near-present?
Baz Luhrmann set "Romeo and Juliet" in a modern setting to make the story more relevant and accessible to contemporary audiences. By using a near-present setting, he was able to explore themes of love, violence, and family conflict in a way that felt familiar and relatable to modern viewers.
Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the TV version of which Shakespeare play?
Leonardo diCaprio did not star in a "TV version" of any Shakespeare play. He starred in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo+Juliet, opposite Claire Danes, which was released in theatres long before it was ever seen on TV. Romeo and Juliet has been produced at least five times specifically for TV, so it doesn't make sense to talk about "the TV version" of this play.
What does Juliet do to make Romeo mad?
Romeo is never angry with Juliet, the big goof.
What happend when Romeo and Juliet found out who they were?
Juliet and romeo were still in love and it didn't make a difference
In romeo and Juliet What does romeo dream when he is in manchua?
In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo dreams that Juliet finds him dead but then kisses him back to life. This dream foreshadows their tragic fate and the ultimate sacrifice they will make for love.
In Romeo and Juliet does the drink that Juliet drinks real?
Nothing about Romeo and Juliet is real. It's a play. It's all make-believe.
What two people tell Juliet that romeo will make a good husband?
Nobody. Juliet just fell in love with Romeo at a party.
Was Juliet consulted about the marriage?
About the one with Paris? No, not really. She is told in Act 1 that Paris is interested in marrying her, and that she should check him out at the party. Of course she is otherwise engaged with Romeo and doesn't take much notice of Paris. (The Luhrmann film does this rather well.) As for setting the date of the marriage to Paris, Capulet does this without consulting Juliet first, and then is placed in an embarrassing position when it turns out that Juliet does not want to marry Paris after all. As is typical of people who make assumptions about how other people feel and think, he gets mad at her for disproving his assumption.
Who knows about their conversation in the balcony In romeo and Juliet?
In "Romeo and Juliet," Romeo and Juliet are the only ones who know the details of their conversation on the balcony. Romeo overhears Juliet speaking her thoughts aloud, and the two lovers share a private exchange where they declare their love for each other and make plans to be together.
What words start with the letter O and relate to romeo and Juliet?
Oath: Romeo and Juliet make a secret oath to be together forever. Outlaw: Romeo is banished from Verona for killing Tybalt. Obsession: The intense love between Romeo and Juliet is described as an obsession.
Why is the zeffirelli verzion of Romeo and Juliet better than the Luhrmann?
Zeffirelli and Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet (Comparative Essay)Shakespeare's work is widely renowned and has been reenacted many times. Zeffirelli and Luhrmann both have took different angles in their role of directing Romeo and Juliet. Outcomes, such as contrasts of characters and settings, can be compared to each other and respectively to the original works of Shakespeare.Zeffirelli's version of the story (1968) is a cinematic representation of the actual historic period and whereabouts in which the drama was written (Italy). On the other hand, Luhrmann attempted the fiction (1996) to appeal to a contemporary audience. This adaption involved a current setting and featured various car chasing, explosion and shooting scenes. The typical individual would suggest that Zeffirelli stayed true to Shakespeare's vision of his production, unlike Luhrmann.The use costumes and props seen throughout Zefirelli's movie clearly show the traditional direction he undertook. His costumes were the customary attire for that time period and his utilization of swords kept it true to Shakespeare's work. Luhrmann updated this by using guns in the place of swords; he did this comically by showing the guns being labeled as "swords". Luhrmann again strived to make his film relatable to a modern audience by making his costumes up-to-date and, in some cases, punk like.Although the thugs with American accents overshadow Luhrmann's screen, multiple characters are portrayed similar in both versions. The wise and caring Friar Lawrence is alike in both interpretations (and relate to Shakespeare's text). The nurse, along with her inappropriate jokes, is always shown silly and Romeo is shown spontaneous and reckless during both styles. Two specific characters that were represented very contrarily were Tybalt and Mercutio. In Zefirelli's movie, Mercutio was angrier and at times it seemed that he was even unstable. The contrasting Mercutio was far more extreme, with amusing and comical qualities. Tybalt is another example for the divergent characters. Tybalt receives the title "Price of Cats," in Zeffirelli's version. He is civil and well-mannered. Luhrmann's Tybalt is quick tempered and always looking for a fight. However, it is important to note that, in both of the films Tybalt is prepared to do anything to uphold his honor and that of his family's.Luhrmann changes the conclusion of Romeo and Juliet substantially. In the original script, Shakespeare has Romeo drink the poison (after believing Juliet was dead) and die thinking he was about to join his love in heaven. Then after Juliet wakes, she stabs herself in her heart using Romeo's phallic device, thinking the same thing. But when Luhrmann has Romeo take the poison, Juliet awakens and guises into his eyes as he is about to die. This gave viewers an execrated feeling of guilt and easily stirs their emotions. To top it off, Juliet blows her brain out… HER BRAIN?! This ruins the symbol and metaphor of Juliet's heart which Shakespeare included so beautifully.Zeffirelli's work was produced similar to Shakespear's vision of his drama, he incorporated accurate costumes, props and setting. Luhrmann's version was the opposite, his work aimed to please modern audiences. Contrasts involving characters and especially the conclusion of the play are perceived. Both works successfully continue the traditions of Shakespeare but in different lights.(525 words)
What arrangement do romeo and Juliet make before romeo leaves that night?
they decide to have a secret wedding
