An Adaptation Of Romeo And Juliet

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speaks. When the Capulets’ car enter the scene, the camera gives Benvolio a sudden extreme close shot of Benvolio. So close, that one can see fear in his eyes. His detailed facial expression also reinforces his dread.
Another great use of framing in this scene is when Tybalt affronts Mercutio by saying “Mercutio, thou consortest with Romeo”. This part of the scene, creating tension is important. Pathetic Fallacy is already in use, so to create more pressure, the camera first focus on Mercutio, as he slowly turns around. He then runs toward Tybalt tries to get a hold of him. The camera moves the shots between the two furious men. Everything quickly passes by, which gives an impression of chaos, and tension. Tybalt and Mercutio stop, and prepare for a duel. Both Montagues and Capulets look very tense; no one knows what is going to happen. The camera quickly jumps from one person to another, creating a tension for the audiences as well.
The language is one of the most important aspects of the play. In the movie, although the dialogue is...