I personally, thought it was really cool how they took the original old-english script and brought it right into a modern era, replacing swords with appropriately named guns, and the two families with street gangs. For people who struggle with Shakespeare, I'd think this film would make the play more approachable and understandable, but I've seen so much criticism of this film. I'd love to hear what other people have to say about it.
2006-11-15 07:31:02 · 7 answers · asked by potter_luvver 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I'm not always a fan of modernizations of Shakespeare's plays. However, what I loved about it is that while the modernized it, they never changed the words. I think that's so important because it allows people to understand the meaning behind those words when they are watching it being said in a modern setting. When that happens, people will begin to understand Shakespeare's use of words...and from there they'll be able to enjoy his other plays a lot more. With that said, I'd highly recommend watching Kenneth Branagh's adaptations of Shakespeare's plays. They're never really in a modern setting, but neither are they so "ancient" that you can't understand the context.
2006-11-15 08:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mary K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was a great movie and I really liked the way that they updated it as well. I agree about the idea that it would be good for people who have a hard time understanding Shakespeare. It gives a whole new variation on the story, yet tells it great through the acting of these talented young actors.
2006-11-15 15:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoyed it. We watched it in English class and I agree with you. I think that it was good that they brought everything to the present time [guns/gangs/cars] The only thing that threw me off a bit was the language. I don't know what was so weird about it. Maybe I just found it weird that they had old language in a "modern" movie.
2006-11-15 16:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by DestinationUNKNOWN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was terrific, and, believe me, I went into the theatre presidposed to dislike it. A lot.
After about the first three minutes, I realized that Luhrmann was NOT (as I had feared) trying to pump himself up at Shakespeare's expense. Rather, it was apparent to me that he had found a truly unique and modern way of telling Shakespeare's story, with all of the bells and whistles of contemporary cinematic technology to assist him. It grabbed me right away, and never let me go.
2006-11-15 19:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some will say that it is an abomination to modernize Shakespeare, but I would contend that . . . the play in any other time period would smell as sweet. Then, to them and to the other faction that believes they didn't go far enough in updating the dialogue, I would say . . . a curse on both your houses!
2006-11-15 16:19:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember that movie. It took about 25 minutes before it normalized in my head. And then it wasn't bad.
2006-11-15 15:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk but my sister loved it!
2006-11-15 16:31:15 · answer #7 · answered by cait12350 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋