There is physical distinction between the Montagues and Capulets the former being mostly Caucasian and the latter Hispanic. This is observed throughout the movie and makes me believe Luhrmann was trying to show the comedic side of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Although Luhrmann sticks closer to the dialogue compared to Carlei, I found the actor’s actions were exaggerated then immediately thought the director was trying to be funny. A mood of seriousness is immediately created but soon turns into a sarcastic comedy when the “Montague boys” are driving down the streets and yelling nonsense. He uses photos in the news and intensifying music to show to vicious feud between the two families. Initially you know Luhrmann’s film clearly takes place in 1996, where TV’s, cars, guns and suits exists. Luhrmann’s film interprets the play in a modern and comedic way, while Carlei sticks to the traditional take on the play. This scene introduces the feud between the Montague and Capulet, as well as the reason for Romeo’s melancholy. I decided to compare Act one, scene one of Shaskepeare’s Romeo & Juliet in the 1996 movie directed by Baz Luhrmann and Carlo Carlei’s movie in 2013.
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