Warm bodies 20 a paranormal romantic zombie comedy, the film has been described as an undead take on romeo and juliet. Here are some films that you might not have realised. The 5 most successful blockbusters based on shakespeare. 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. Even these two guys borrowed their ideas from others before them. With natalia bessmertnova, mikhail lavrovsky, vladimir levaschev, mary tyler moore. Top 10 uses of tchaikovskys romeo and juliet in film and television. How many movies based on shakespeare plays are there. A broadcast in honor of the 200th anniversary of the renowned bolshoi ballet. 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. Goofy and clarabelle were seen dressed and acting as romeo and juliet in the film production based on shakespeares play. The lion king 1994 in disneys animated musical film, the lion king. This movie is kind of related to romeo and juliet because she marrys a vampire.
Til disneys the lion king is based off the play hamlet. Of the movies based on shakespeare, which plays are most frequently adapted. Disney films, pixar movies, disney pixar, disney movie posters, animation movies. The actual film uses very little of shakespeares plot, and is obviously far more violent than romeo and juliet. 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.
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. Top 10 movies you didnt know were based on shakespeare plays. 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. 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. Weve rounded up some movies based on the bard to celebrate william. Here are the top 10 movies you didnt realize were based on shakespeare plays. West side story is based off of shakespeares romeo and juliet. Like the original, the film deals with the mismatching of two sets of identical female twins, sadie bette midler and. Juliets tomb is, with creepy effectiveness, under disney and surrounded by wiring. One of the earliest and most famous versions of this phenomenon, west side story moves romeo and juliet to. There are some plot similarities, if this is enough to make it be based on another story.
The film is directed by kelly asbury, and the two main characters are voiced by james mcavoy and emily blunt. He is often called englands national poet and the bard of avon. 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. It helped a lot in the scene transition as well as the mood for the film. He tenderly undresses juliet and they spend the night together. 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. 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. 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. Its a rare feat to adapt a centuriesold story that ultimately becomes as famous as the source material to a generation, at. 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. 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. Hamlet comes out as a new film every couple of years, it seems how to read literature like a professor foster pg 39. Over half of all shakespeare feature film adaptations are based on hamlet, romeo and juliet, macbeth or othello.
Crossover of disneys the little mermaid with shakespeares romeo and juliet. Appearances in disney productions edit short films edit. Background to production having explored a range of film interpretations of romeo and juliet you will now have a good. With leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery, milo oshea. Was the lion king 2 based on romeo and juliet answers. The film and musical are based off shakespeares most famous tragedy, romeo and juliet.
For example, even rs friend, marcus, in the film sounds a lot like mercutio in the play. Romeo and juliet is an upcoming 2021 american 3d computeranimated musical romantic fantasy film based on william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet is the upcoming 2021 american computeranimated musical romantic comedy fantasy film based on the william shakespeares play of the same name. In the donald duck cartoon, trick or treat, hazel the witch says one of the famous. Romeo pumps tybalt full of lead while shouting incomprehensible lines. 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. Movies inspired by shakespeares plays south coast repertory. Movies based on shakespeares plays yorkshire playhouse. Ten things i hate about you the taming of the shrew. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Cast tom hanks as romeo, the main protagonist, jodi. If you pay close attention to the names, it becomes more obvious that the movie is based on of romeo and juliet.
Some movies are pretty straightforward when it comes to honoring the bard, while others are a whole lot more subtle. 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. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues. The following 89 pages are in this category, out of 89 total. William shakespeare was an english poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the english language and the worlds preeminent dramatist. Yes, disneys 1995 film pocahontas is loosely based on the actual. French musical based on romeo and juliet now in beijing.
With a catchy soundtrack, lovable characters, and phenomenal vocal performances by a starstudded cast, theres. Til disneys the lion king is based off the play hamlet, by william shakespeare and the lion king ii. 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 one thing the director did a good job at is cinematography and the technical execution for the film. Over half of all shakespeare feature film adaptations are based on hamlet, romeo and juliet. For their final duet, they are touchingly alone on the bare stage before the orchestra. William shakespeares 1590s play romeo and juliet has been adapted to film and television many times. 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. The company revives one of the most acclaimed triumphs in its history, romeo and juliet, featuring the original choreography of leonid lavrovsky. 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. The king of texas, a tv movie starring patrick stewart, marcia gay harden, and lauren holly, was based on king lear.
Romeo and juliet 20 this adaptation is pretty and sparkly and glamorous. Oliver and company is based on oliver twist by charles dickens. Loizon, who has performed in movies and tv series, played gaston in the french musical version of. This quote reminds me of my two favorite disney movies. Pocahontas is based on a true story, but also based a bit on romeo and juliet. Another movie that was based on shakespeares romeo and.
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. Which star wars film is based on a shakespeare play. Film and television adaptations of william shakespeare s romeo and juliet. A true love letter to one of the best movies of the nineties, this event is an absolute must for fans. In total, there are 525 feature films which give william shakespeare some form of writing credit. The following 88 pages are in this category, out of 88 total. Especially the scenes where romeo and juliet were together in.