After Leonardo DeCapreo did the modren version of Romeo and Juliet, would you say that he is another example of a good Shakesperian actor?
2007-01-05 09:22:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
No, he did a "okay" job with the role, but to call him a good Shakespearean actor is overstepping.
He did a good job of avoiding the trap of over dramatizing the role, and meta-acting. However, he did not portray the intensity of Romeo's emotions amidst his impulses. I am not aware of any other work he he has done, one role given to you because of your box office status does not make a Shakespearean actor. I know he is a good romantic actor and attracted a much wider audience than Shakespeare often attracts.
Also, a screenplay is not the place to judge acting ability with Shakespeare's work. They are written as plays for performance in front of a audience, not preformed with the benefits of cuts, edits and instant direction of the monitor. This is not a elitist view that the theater is better than film, just that a screenplay is not the place to measure this ability.
I did like the film. I like his performance, I just did not find it exceptional. The visuals and cinematography was wonderful, as was the films pacing. Pacing being big an issue with many interpretation of Shakespeare's work. Chris Rock was very good, as was the woman that played Juliet. I was thrilled at the quality of their interpretations of their characters. I would like to see most of the cast in more Shakespeare, and I wouldn't mind seeing DiCaprio in more of the Bard, maybe just not as a leading man. his strenght in drama is in supporting role, such a his Oscar performance in " . . . Gilbert Grape"
The best features of the movie is the fact it was a good interpretation of the work with a true sense of faithfulness to the text while giving it a modern but surreal feel. And, the star power of the cast, modern feel, and careful screen-craft put the Bard's words out there for a new audience.
I would like to recommend anyone looking to see good interpretation of Shakespeare for film and more understanding of the Bard should view "Looking for Richard".
2007-01-05 10:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by will.hunter 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's another fantastic monologue in Act Two of Hamlet that I performed once. I don't know whether you've heard of it, but it essentially sums up Hamlet's discontent with the world and with people. It isn't very long, but it's very powerful when done correctly. Here's the full text of the monologue: I will tell you why; so shall my anticipation prevent your discovery, and your secrecy to the king and queen moult no feather. I have of late--but wherefore I know not--lost all my mirth, forgone all custom of exercises; and indeed it goes so heavily with my disposition that this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory, this most excellent canopy, the air, look you, this brave o'erhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire, why, it appears no other thing to me than a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours. What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason! how infinite in faculty! in form and moving how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the world! the paragon of animals! And yet, to me, what is this quintessence of dust? man delights not me: no, nor woman neither, though by your smiling you seem to say so. Good luck with your class!
2016-05-23 06:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked him well enough in that role, but, in retrospect, I think that Baz Luhrmann's great visual sense carried the film, and not the verse-speaking capabilities of any of the lead actors (with the notable exception of the great Pete Postlethwaite, who played Friar Laurence).
I have a lot of respect for Di Caprio, but I'm not sure that classical theatre is destined to be his strong suit...not that he cares.
2007-01-06 05:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because he didn’t have to really tackle the language, humor, drama and suffrage in Shakespeare’s writing.
To find a great Shake’s actor you have only to look to the stage. One of the best that has worked on both stage and film?
Emma Thompson- Brilliant.
2007-01-05 12:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Vivid Image 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And here is the reason for which I am distraught with American Culture and the pursuit of the quick dollar....
Heavens no my child!!!
We have lost our great artists to the almighty marketing machine... for sex is what sells not artisty
2007-01-05 09:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by bass_baritone_ca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear lord, no!
2007-01-05 09:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!!!
2007-01-05 20:11:46 · answer #7 · answered by zanazorilor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋