Eng521milton.files.wordpress.com



English 521 Film Analysis Essay – Romeo and Juliet Name: ________________________________*This is to be handed in for a viewing and listening mark!Romeo & Juliet (2013)Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Tomas AranaDirector: Carlo CarleiRomeo & Juliet (1996)Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John LeguizamoDirector: Baz LuhrmannComment on the casting/actor’s portrayal of…Romeo:Physical description:Character traits:Signature facial expressions/gestures:Other:Juliet:Physical description:Character traits:Signature facial expressions/gestures:Other:Do the actors successfully fulfill the role of these iconic characters from literature? Explain.-Describe the setting of the film: where, when (time period, time of day, time span), social conditions, and weather conditions. -What details from the film provide this information (consider dialogue, clothing, customs, etc.)Comment on the overall tone of the film… The feel of the film. (Is it soft, light, romantic, serious, somber, violent, etc.)-What details from the film create this tone? Note the camera angles, lighting, music, and sound effects. Most important scenes:Write down everything you notice during the two most pivotal points in the film.-Consider camera angles, lighting, music, sound effects, performance/dialogue, pacing (how long is the scene? Is it rushed?), and setting/atmosphere –place, time of day, and weather conditions.R&J meet:Tybalt’s FightR&J die: A film can only sustain 2-3 storylines max! (Complete plot diagram: intro, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)What are the main storylines developed throughout the film?What are the main themes of the film? What is the message at the core of the film? What is the director’s big, beautiful idea?` ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download