function of Leonardo DiCaprio in William Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet 1996 as a star
Star, as a character in the film, carries out functions that all normal characters do, no matter he or she is depicted as a protagonist or antagonist. ... However, a star also carries particular functions. These functions are unique and they cannot function by the characters. The particular functions of stars will be discussed below, accompanied with the analysis of Leonardo DiCaprio as a star in the film William Shakespeareˇ¦s Romeo and Juliet (1996). Functions of Stars First of all, a star can offer insurance value to the film industry. ... For example, Marilyn Monroe was a star. ... Another star, Julia Roberts, even though is also famous of sexy, but carries a totally different image. ... So, we can also say that another function of star can be said to carry a specific image. When we talk more deeply, these images do not exist merely without the real person of the star. Image of a star is actually the merging of the real person and the roles they play. This is called the Persona of the star. The persona of the star may be constructed when he or she takes on the same type of role repeatedly. Just take a Hong Kong film star, Sing Fui-On (¦¨«¶¦w) as example. ... Thus, we can say a star brings something unique to the film from his or her characters, and we also said they can offer a production value. ... Furthermore, the image of a star could be fashionable and represents the spirit of the time. ... (The success of Black actress) A star can also be said to offer a Trademark Value. ... Thus we can say a star guarantee film quality, and he or she can tell audience indirectly of what is the film about and how does the film feel.