Throughout the class, the discussion was mostly about theatrical and cinematic elements in the plays and films. After reading and watching the productions, I believe that my ability to point out theatrical and cinematic elements definitely improved. I definitely have a better understanding of theatrical and cinematic elements. I learned how the directors would added different elements to address a larger audience. Now, I am able to find scenes in the production that were most and least successful.
In my opinion, Chicago, was the most successful and most unique out all of the films. I stated many times that I am not a fan of musicals. This film was basically a Broadway show turned into a film. To my surprise, I actually liked the film. It …show more content…
It was definitely one of a kind and very controversial. The unique part of this film was having it be symbolized as a modern version of Romeo and Juliet. I believe that Baz Luhrmann was very successful in adapting the classical story. It was successful because he was able to keep all of the major themes like love, jealousy, and violence. One of the big controversial topic is the use of the Shakespeare language. Luhrmann used the classic language while making the setting and costumes modern. The modernization was slightly unsuccessful because it detract from the original play, but I do not think it was a terrible thing. The director kept the dramatic scenes and characters which kept it theatrical. For instance, the fight scenes were exaggerated and the scene when Juliet’s mother and the Nurse was calling for Juliet. Baz Luhrmann definitely did use the advanced technology to his advantage. It helped add cinematic elements like the use of guns instead of swords. In the beginning scene, the fight between the two families were intensified and intriguing due to the camera angles. The director also added the use of the news media to take place of the narrator. In my opinion, Baz Luhrmann did a great job with adding different elements to appeal to a larger
In my opinion, Chicago, was the most successful and most unique out all of the films. I stated many times that I am not a fan of musicals. This film was basically a Broadway show turned into a film. To my surprise, I actually liked the film. It …show more content…
It was definitely one of a kind and very controversial. The unique part of this film was having it be symbolized as a modern version of Romeo and Juliet. I believe that Baz Luhrmann was very successful in adapting the classical story. It was successful because he was able to keep all of the major themes like love, jealousy, and violence. One of the big controversial topic is the use of the Shakespeare language. Luhrmann used the classic language while making the setting and costumes modern. The modernization was slightly unsuccessful because it detract from the original play, but I do not think it was a terrible thing. The director kept the dramatic scenes and characters which kept it theatrical. For instance, the fight scenes were exaggerated and the scene when Juliet’s mother and the Nurse was calling for Juliet. Baz Luhrmann definitely did use the advanced technology to his advantage. It helped add cinematic elements like the use of guns instead of swords. In the beginning scene, the fight between the two families were intensified and intriguing due to the camera angles. The director also added the use of the news media to take place of the narrator. In my opinion, Baz Luhrmann did a great job with adding different elements to appeal to a larger