Film critique -Bullets Over Broadway Research Paper 2022

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Film critique -Bullets Over Broadway
The paper makes a critique of the film- “Bullets Over Broadway” with a focus on how
theatre is produced within the film. It comments on the people involved in the fictional theatre
production going on within the film and makes an analytical observation.
David Shayne, in the movie, is a struggling dramatist in 1920s New York and looks for a
rich backer who can put his play on Broadway. Nick Valenti, the backer of the play, is a rich
mobster who wants to cast his girlfriend, a talentless dancer in the play. David considers himself
an artist and wants to create art for himself and not for the masses. However, as he is financially
weak, he is forced to give some control to people who have little clue about theater. The film is
full of humor but at the same time resonates with deeper ideas.
Although David has no experience in directing a play, he is sure of what he wants. As he
is desperate for a Broadway hit, he is forced to shape his theatrical showcase with others. He
goes through a tough time during the rehearsal period as he has to please his mobster producer
for the financing of his play. This goes on to show that theater productions cost money, and
without funds, not even the best ideas can metamorphize into a play.
The set design is impressive, and the scenes and dance performances are presented
through the actions of the characters on stage. There are confusions and chaos regarding the
choice of costumes during the rehearsal period. As the mobster, who is the financial backer of