The opening scene between Luhrmann and Zeferelli is exceptionally divergent considering they both originate from interpretations of the same play. Zeferelli begins his scene with a peaceful urban setting, accompanied by the use of traditional costume and song to utilize a concept of comparison between itself and the violence revealed by the aggression involving the families of Montague and Capulet. Luhrmann, taking an entirely modern approach, introduces the film with a display of twentieth century urban American and demonstrates the hatred and abhorrence between people to assist the viewer in relating the revulsion between the two houses and daily life.

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