By this logic, shakespeares macbeth was based on his richard iii, and the original lion king was based on both o. The film was directed by ron clements and john musker, directors of the great mouse detective, the little mermaid, aladdin, hercules, treasure planet, the princess and the frog, and moana. Cast tom hanks as romeo, the main protagonist, jodi. For example, even rs friend, marcus, in the film sounds a lot like mercutio in the play. Swap out italy for new york citys upper west side, the wealthy families of capulet and montague for rival gangs the sharks and the jets, and add in some musical numbers, and youve got a hit on your hands. The film and musical are based off shakespeares most famous tragedy, romeo and juliet. Some movies are pretty straightforward when it comes to honoring the bard, while others are a whole lot more subtle. Appearances in disney productions edit short films edit. Especially the scenes where romeo and juliet were together in. William shakespeares play romeo and juliet has been adapted to film and television many times. Shakespeares death scene in the tomb lacked a dramatic payoff for luhrmann, who has juliet regain consciousness just as romeo poisons himself, so that she can use her sweet alases while he can still hear them. Oliver and company is based on oliver twist by charles dickens.
The main article for this category is romeo and juliet on screen. In total, there are 525 feature films which give william shakespeare some form of writing credit. Goofy and clarabelle were seen dressed and acting as romeo and juliet in the film production based on shakespeares play. How many movies based on shakespeare plays are there.
Although he never existed during the time of movies or television, his name and works were used in some disney movies and characters. The film starts with an intro stating that this is simply another retelling of. There are some plot similarities, if this is enough to make it be based on another story. Like the original, the film deals with the mismatching of two sets of identical female twins, sadie bette midler and. If you pay close attention to the names, it becomes more obvious that the movie is based on of romeo and juliet. The lion king 1994 in disneys animated musical film, the lion king. Okay, here are a couple things about one of the most famous plays of alltime, and one of the most beloved disney movies of alltime. Romeo and juliet in harlem 2015 film, directed by aleta chapelle the first shakespeare feature film adaptation of romeo and juliet with a complete cast of color that stays true to the language and storyline. Crossover of disneys the little mermaid with shakespeares romeo and juliet.
The company revives one of the most acclaimed triumphs in its history, romeo and juliet, featuring the original choreography of leonid lavrovsky. Movies inspired by shakespeares plays south coast repertory. Romeo and juliet focusing on the starcrossed lovers theme, warm bodies follows a young, male zombie nicholas hoult who falls in love with one of humanitys surviving females teresa. With a catchy soundtrack, lovable characters, and phenomenal vocal performances by a starstudded cast, theres. The following 88 pages are in this category, out of 88 total.
Which star wars film is based on a shakespeare play. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The king of texas, a tv movie starring patrick stewart, marcia gay harden, and lauren holly, was based on king lear. Gnomeo and juliet is a strange but charming little film retelling of romeo and juliet starring lawn gnomes and other garden decor in the lead roles. Pocahontas is based on a true story, but also based a bit on romeo and juliet. Giulietta e romeo is a novella by matteo bandello written in 1554 or a story found of two noble lovers by luigi da porto in 1530. Romeo and juliet, william shakespeares epic and searing tale of love, is revitalized on screen by writer julian fellowes downton abbey and director carlos carlei the flight of the innocent.
Ten things i hate about you the taming of the shrew. French musical based on romeo and juliet now in beijing. For their final duet, they are touchingly alone on the bare stage before the orchestra. Movies based on shakespeares plays yorkshire playhouse.
Its a rare feat to adapt a centuriesold story that ultimately becomes as famous as the source material to a generation, at. William shakespeares 1590s play romeo and juliet has been adapted to film and television many times. Yes, disneys 1995 film pocahontas is loosely based on the actual. The 5 most successful blockbusters based on shakespeare. Weve rounded up some movies based on the bard to celebrate william. Over half of all shakespeare feature film adaptations are based on hamlet, romeo and juliet. It helped a lot in the scene transition as well as the mood for the film. Aladdin isnt based on anything by shakespeare, it is from a book called arabian nights and includes other stories like ali baba and the forty thieves. The actual film uses very little of shakespeares plot, and is obviously far more violent than romeo and juliet.
Film and television adaptations of william shakespeare s romeo and juliet. Warm bodies 20 a paranormal romantic zombie comedy, the film has been described as an undead take on romeo and juliet. Here are the top 10 movies you didnt realize were based on shakespeare plays. Disney films, pixar movies, disney pixar, disney movie posters, animation movies.
This quote reminds me of my two favorite disney movies. Of the movies based on shakespeare, which plays are most frequently adapted. Based on isaac marions novel of the same name, the film chronicles the development of the relationship between a young woman named julie and the zombie r eight years after a zombie apocalypse. Here are some films that you might not have realised. Initially, the film was to be produced by walt disney animation studios, but was shut down by its thennew chief creative officer, john lasseter, and was produced by starz animation and released by disney under the touchstone pictures banner. Romeo pumps tybalt full of lead while shouting incomprehensible lines. This movie is kind of related to romeo and juliet because she marrys a vampire. From hamlet to romeo and juliet to a midsummer nights dream, his influence is still present in all facets of life to this day, including the movies. The bard was one of the most prolific writers of alltime, and his works are transcendent pieces that have always, and will continue to, stand the test of time.
He is often called englands national poet and the bard of avon. Top 10 movies you didnt know were based on shakespeare plays. Romeo and juliet 20 this adaptation is pretty and sparkly and glamorous. The following 89 pages are in this category, out of 89 total. A broadcast in honor of the 200th anniversary of the renowned bolshoi ballet. It was directed by australian baz luhrmann and stars leonardo dicaprio and claire danes in the eponymous roles the film is a modernization of shakespeares play, designed to appeal. Was the lion king 2 based on romeo and juliet answers. One of the earliest and most famous versions of this phenomenon, west side story moves romeo and juliet to. West side story is based off of shakespeares romeo and juliet. With leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery, milo oshea. With natalia bessmertnova, mikhail lavrovsky, vladimir levaschev, mary tyler moore. Background to production having explored a range of film interpretations of romeo and juliet you will now have a good. Financed by disney 7 and released through its touchstone pictures banner, 8 the film was independently produced by rocket pictures and animated by starz animation. He tenderly undresses juliet and they spend the night together.
Loizon, who has performed in movies and tv series, played gaston in the french musical version of. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues. The film is directed by kelly asbury, and the two main characters are voiced by james mcavoy and emily blunt. Romeo and juliet is the upcoming 2021 american computeranimated musical romantic comedy fantasy film based on the william shakespeares play of the same name. Til disneys the lion king is based off the play hamlet, by william shakespeare and the lion king ii. William shakespeare was an english poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the english language and the worlds preeminent dramatist. Even these two guys borrowed their ideas from others before them. For it turns out that some of our favourites were actually inspired by shakespeare himself, from the slightly more obvious romeo and juliet with a starcrossed leonardo dicaprio and claire danes, to the more heavily disguised lion king and teen comedy 10 things i hate about you, starring the late heath ledger and julia stiles. Til disneys the lion king is based off the play hamlet.
Romeo and juliet is an upcoming 2021 american 3d computeranimated musical romantic fantasy film based on william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. The one thing the director did a good job at is cinematography and the technical execution for the film. The film was directed by ron clements and john musker, directors of the great mouse detective, the little mermaid, aladdin, hercules, treasure planet, the princess and the frog and moana and produced by walt disney animation studios and. Baz luhrmanns energetic adaptation of romeo and juliet, starring leonardo dicaprio and claire danes as the starcrossed lovers.
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