An absolute tragedy!
Added 3/8/2010
Updating or modernizing a masterpiece is always a daunting task. Who remembers, for example, Mozart's re-orchestration of Handel's "Messiah"? For whatever reason, many people seem to think that re-writing or re-staging or re-plotting the Bard should be encouraged -- even in the most bizarre of directions. There have been some successes: "West Side Story" is a brilliant work of art. "The Lion King" is essentially "Hamlet" with a happy ending. (I'll let others decide if this was a good idea or not.)
But this "Romeo and Juliet" is an absolute disaster; an embarrassment; and would have the Bard spinning in his grave. Words cannot begin to describe how much I loathed this film.
Some re-makes work.
This one did not.
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William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet
Added 2/10/2010
Classic story of Romeo and Juliet, set in a modern-day city of Verona Beach. The Montagues and Capulets are two feuding families, whose children meet and fall in love. They have to hide their love from the world because they know that their parents will not allow them to be together. There are obstacles on the way, like Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, and Romeo's friend Mercutio, and many fights. The casting of Leonardo Di Caprio as Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet both give the best performance. A fantastic soundtrack with a stunning backdrop of 'Verona Beach'. Right from the explosive beginning to the tragic ending, Romeo and Juliet will keep you captivated. Although it is set in modern times, it is still the timeless story of the "star crossed lovers". If you are a fan of artistic movies then make sure to look at this one. A beautiful modernization of Shakespeare's classic play.
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Interesting spin on an old story
Added 1/17/2010
I first saw this when I was a freshman in high school. I was always fascinated by the way it was filmed, though I didn't care for the many close-ups of the actors (the camera needed to draw back a bit). It's a very creative and edgy take on one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. The actors handled the dialogue well, and I like how the Elizabethan speech came into play in other parts of the film too, like on the billboards in the background or on the delivery note to Romeo. The film will stick with you, though older audiences might find the style difficult to digest.
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She's the faeries' midwife
Added 12/16/2009
I wish this film had been about when I was first studying the play. The acting is superb, the chemistry is excellent amongst the entire cast, the soundtrack stands on its own, and it goes without saying that the direction is superb. Carelessly done, the contemporary backdrop could easily clutter the sonnets and iambic pentameter. Luhrmann's vision to make the timeless story poignant is flawless. DiCaprio and Danes deliver teenaged angst without being trite. Perrineau is the best Mercutio imaginable. I am ever moved by Danes' final scenes, certainly among those that put her on the map.
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Sorry, but its a crappy movie
Added 10/22/2009
The acting:good, but..the movie is just horrible. I can't believe my english teacher from last year would show this when we were doing Romeo and Juliet. anyway, it is a bad movie in my opinion.thats all i got to say.END-
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An absolute tragedy!
Added 3/8/2010
Updating or modernizing a masterpiece is always a daunting task. Who remembers, for example, Mozart's re-orchestration of Handel's "Messiah"? For whatever reason, many people seem to think that re-writing or re-staging or re-plotting the Bard should be encouraged -- even in the most bizarre of directions. There have been some successes: "West Side Story" is a brilliant work of art. "The Lion King" is essentially "Hamlet" with a happy ending. (I'll let others decide if this was a good idea or not.)
But this "Romeo and Juliet" is an absolute disaster; an embarrassment; and would have the Bard spinning in his grave. Words cannot begin to describe how much I loathed this film.
Some re-makes work.
This one did not.
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William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet
Added 2/10/2010
Classic story of Romeo and Juliet, set in a modern-day city of Verona Beach. The Montagues and Capulets are two feuding families, whose children meet and fall in love. They have to hide their love from the world because they know that their parents will not allow them to be together. There are obstacles on the way, like Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, and Romeo's friend Mercutio, and many fights. The casting of Leonardo Di Caprio as Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet both give the best performance. A fantastic soundtrack with a stunning backdrop of 'Verona Beach'. Right from the explosive beginning to the tragic ending, Romeo and Juliet will keep you captivated. Although it is set in modern times, it is still the timeless story of the "star crossed lovers". If you are a fan of artistic movies then make sure to look at this one. A beautiful modernization of Shakespeare's classic play.
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Interesting spin on an old story
Added 1/17/2010
I first saw this when I was a freshman in high school. I was always fascinated by the way it was filmed, though I didn't care for the many close-ups of the actors (the camera needed to draw back a bit). It's a very creative and edgy take on one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. The actors handled the dialogue well, and I like how the Elizabethan speech came into play in other parts of the film too, like on the billboards in the background or on the delivery note to Romeo. The film will stick with you, though older audiences might find the style difficult to digest.
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