Film, comic tv series adaptations multiply the story of romeo and juliet. Graham ward begins his book true religion with a discussion of the use of the word religion in shakespeares romeo and juliet, and then compares two film versions to explore how the. The australian director manages to combine an exciting mix of original shakespearean dialect and hollywood action, which together delivers a brilliant new concept to film making. It is not long, however, before a chain of fateful events changes the lives of both families forever. Baz luhrmanns production of romeo and juliet 1683 words. Although they use the same original script written by shakespeare, these two films are very different. That said, i have watched this film twice now and enjoyed it both times as an interesting take on one of my alltime favorites. Romeo and juliet in harlem 2015 film, directed by aleta chapelle the first shakespeare feature film adaptation of romeo and juliet with a complete cast of color that stays true to the language and storyline. Olivia hussey, star of zeffirellis romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet, perhaps the most famous of shakespeares works has endured three major film adaptations.
Romeo and juliet course english grade 14 points author julia essig author year 2003 pages 11 catalog number v108099 file size 520 kb language english tags romeo, juliet, english quote paper. William shakespeares play romeo and juliet has been adapted to film and television many times. Shakespeare gets a hollywood make over in baz luhrmanns highoctane remake of romeo and juliet. Despite the circumstances surrounding its conception being rather hazy, romeo and juliet has endured for an exceptionally long time. Douglas booth and hailee steinfeld lead an extraordinary cast as romeo and juliet, the starcrossed youths who fall. Watch romeo and juliet free movies 123movies gomovies. Parents are cautioned against permitting tweens and under to view this film due to its extreme violence, gross materialism, and sexual innuendo. Ronald grant archive a t their first press conference in 1967, romeo and juliet clutched each others hands. Compare and contrast romeo and juliet play and movie. Franco zeffirellis 1968 opus and arguably the most beloved cinematic adaptation.
I have enjoyed many of its mirrors as the version with leonardo dicaprio in miami, the kung fu version with jet li, the black and white classic with cantinflas london. I decided to buy this as i used to have the video which i enjoyed watching when back at school. Ward, religion, and romeo and juliet peter leithart. It is an adaptation and modernization of william shakespeares tragedy romeo and juliet. Leonardo dicaprio and claire danes portray romeo and juliet, the youthful starcrossed lovers of the past who now meet in the futuristic urban backdrop of verona beach. There are many differences between the play and the movie of romeo and juliet.
Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of verona still retaining its original dialogue. Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of. Olivia hussey in zeffirellis romeo and juliet 1968. A true love letter to one of the best movies of the nineties, this event is an absolute must for fans. Produced 2003 2004 by livinglobe with support of zeiss, skyskan europe and arri. With hailee steinfeld, douglas booth, damian lewis, laura morante. But this one is interesting enough to be worth adding to my collection. The dead dagger verona italy pistol verona beach new york in the play. For another modern take on ol shakeys classic, check out carlo carleis romeo and juliet 20, which stars a freshfaced cast, including true grits hailee steinfeld as juliet. Romeo and juliet by gary murray starring hailee steinfeld, douglas booth and paul giamatti written by jullian fellowes based on the play by william shakespeare directed by carlo carlei. The appeal of the young hero and heroine is such that they have become, in the popular imagination, the representative of starcrossed lovers. Based on the shakespearean tragedy of the same name, the film stars the voices of tate donovan, sandra bullock, kevin kline, gene hackman, nathan lane, patrick stewart, tracey ullman, rupert everett, whoopi goldberg, and julia louisdreyfus. Jul 27, 20 romeo and juliet 20 trailer official movie trailer in hd 1080p starring hailee steinfeld, douglas booth, damian lewis william shakespeares epic and searing tale of love, is revitalized on. To be sure, romeo and juliet remains one of the bards hardiest perennials, a tragedy, which, done at least halfway right, can squeeze tears out.
William shakespeares romeo juliet vhs, 2003 for sale online. Romeo and juliet trailer 20 movie official hd youtube. Shakespeares epic love story has been revitalized for a whole new generation. The themes it explores, the tragedy that is born of a prohibited love in a world of learned hate is one of those primary myths that appeals to all people. Though romeo and juliet the movie is good, it is still missing many good parts. Romeo and juliet gangster film my assignment tutor.
Romeo pumps tybalt full of lead while shouting incomprehensible lines. And for a real oldschool take, you might travel back in time to george cukors romeo and juliet which came out. Prokofiev romeo and juliet dvd, 2003 for sale online ebay. Shakespeares death scene in the tomb lacked a dramatic payoff for luhrmann, who has juliet regain consciousness just as romeo poisons himself, so that she can use her sweet alases while he can still hear them.
Watch romeo and juliet full movie online in hd on 123movies. Director franco zeffirellis beloved version of one of the most wellknown love stories in the english language. With leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, john leguizamo, harold perrineau. The film versions of romeo and juliet, shakespeare survey 491996. The play was first heard on film in the hollywood revue of 1929, in which john gilbert recited the balcony scene opposite norma shearer. Romeo replies sarcastically that benvolios suggestion of a cure for romeos love melancholy would be as effective as applying a plantain leaf.
Romeo and juliet, play by william shakespeare, written about 159496 and first published in an unauthorized quarto in 1597. Film versions of romeo and juliet romeo and juliet is a timeless, classical love story written by the unmatched author, william shakespeare. A beautiful thirteenyearold girl, juliet begins the play as a naive child who has thought little about love and marriage, but she grows up quickly upon falling in love with romeo, the son of her familys great enemy. Produced 20032004 by livinglobe with support of zeiss, skyskan europe and arri. Mercutio, from the 1996 film prince escalus, from an opera production lord and lady capulet, from a german musical production lady and lord montague, from a production by the california school for the deaf tybalt, from the 1996 film father lawrence, from a production by the chicago. One part is the scene with apothecary when romeo is. Their two rival families, the montaques and the capulets, baz luhrmanns dazzling and unconventional adaptation of william shakespeares classic love story is spellbinding. Bar luhrmans cocainefueled, gunsoaked tale in a heightened modern world. He tenderly undresses juliet and they spend the night together. Reviewed at the 2003 palm springs international film festival head to head with two masters franco zeffirellis second major film begins with a scene of violence between the capulets and montagues that even now seems more appropriately footage for. Romeo and juliet was first filmed in the silent era, by georges melies, although his film is now lost. Romeo and juliet by shakespeare, william cambridge.
Romeo and juliet zeffirelli and luhrmann film comparisons. The film stars douglas booth, hailee steinfeld, damian lewis, kodi smitmcphee, ed westwick, stellan skarsgard and paul giamatti. Baz luhrmanns film romeo and juliet is introduced to the audience as a segment from a news bulletin. The play was first heard on film in the hollywood revue of 1929, in which john gilbert. Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that focuses on how the elements of romeo and juliet both establish and maintain one of its major themes. The latter two were both, in their time, the highestgrossing shakespeare film ever. The 10 greatest productions of romeo and juliet of all time. Romeo and juliet 20 trailer official movie trailer in hd 1080p starring hailee steinfeld, douglas booth, damian lewis william shakespeares epic and searing tale of love, is revitalized on. It is the distilled essence of what the film is about, the main design which the specific scenes and actions lead a viewer to understand.
William shakespeare is said to have adapted the play at some point between 1591 and 1595 based on a story by arthur brooke in 1562, and since then, it has been adapted into just about everything you can imagine. Aug 01, 2018 olivia hussey in zeffirellis romeo and juliet 1968. Romeo and juliet secretly wed despite the sworn contempt their families hold for each other. My daughter from a very young age loved watching this film, when she said she was doing romeo and juliet at school in english lit, she remembered to watch the video but this time it did not work so she asked to buy the dvd. The two main film interpretations of shakespeares romeo and juliet are zeffirellis, made in 1968, and luhrmanns, made in 1997. For example, juliet as an angel, tybalt as a devil, romeo as a brave knight, and mercutio as a drag queen showing off the two sides of him, etc. Julian fellowess adaptation of romeo and juliet proves far more straightforward, if less involving, than baz luhrmanns 1990s version.
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