PLEASE HELP!!!!!! "Romeo and Juliet" Directed by by Baz Luhrmann?

Question:"Romeo and Juliet" Directed by by Baz Luhrmann?
Hia
Why does Baz use a television in the opening scene. Im not against it but i just want to know???
Lastly Do you think this is a successful film???
Please Help!!!!!!!
Thankyou

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: "Romeo and Juliet" Directed by by Baz Luhrmann?
Hia
Why does Baz use a television in the opening scene. Im not against it but i just want to know???
Lastly Do you think this is a successful film???
Please Help!!!!!!!
Thankyou

Shakespeare's text begins with a spoken "prologue;" in a modern telling of the story, such an antiquated theatrical device wouldn't have any real place. So, Luhrmann delivers this necessary exposition into a news item on a television broadcast.

Was the film successful? With ME, it sure was. I'm generally not a fan of high-concept Shakespearean productions, but this one won me over. I felt that all of Luhrmann's decisions were well thought-out, and, most importantly, were all designed to tell this story in a compelling manner. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

i like it
i think the tv is ment to show how modern it is, and it woould beon the news cus both of there familys were famous

I hated the movie with a passion! He purposely filmed the movie in an updated setting so it's not surprising the TV is there! It did terrific in theatres though...