The film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet went over the top with everything. The director choose bright, vivid colors that make the scenes not only come to life but go past coming to life and go into the realm of fantasy. When you add the lively performances of the actors, the film comes off as almost a parody of the written play. The Montague and Capulet boys are nearly cartoon characters in their actions and dress. The modern setting adds a new wrinkle to the history of the play.
The production choices were probably made to appeal to a younger audience. The visuals are eye catching, the performances are in your face, and gun fights are more exciting than sword fights. All these techniques were used to keep the viewers attention.
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Good work. Is this really parody? We'll discuss parody and pastiche when we start Titus on Wednesday.
Another quick comment. Try to be more specific in your analyses by referring to specific acts and scenes.
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